Veterinary Technology FAQs
Blinn Veterinary Technology Program courses do not transfer to Texas A&M University or the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences because it is a technical program. However, courses will transfer to Tarleton State University and Texas A&M Kingsville (please see the question below).
Yes,
Tarleton State University offers a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in veterinary technology.
Texas A&M Kingsville University offers a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in veterinary technology.
Information Sessions can be viewed here
No, applicants may not take program prerequisites during the summer before classes start because grades are used to evaluate applications in May. The latest time that program prerequisites can be completed is during the spring when the application is submitted.
Yes.
BIOL 2420: Microbiology for Non-science Majors
SPCH 1318: Interpersonal Communication
PHIL 2306: Introduction to Ethics
Tuition and fees for Blinn's associate degree program are approximately $15,000. Other associated costs may include books, uniforms, supplies, and travel.
One of Blinn's Veterinary Technology Program requirements is a minimum of 40 hours of supervised veterinary clinical experience. This experience may be with a veterinarian or LVT, but it has to be specifically shadowing, volunteering, or working directly with that person(s).
Animal experience is any animal-related experience you may accumulate through FFA, volunteering at an animal shelter, or breeding animals.
If an applicant tests out of an AP class through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), it is their responsibility to submit those scores to Blinn College. If Blinn accepts the transfer, the Veterinary Technology Program will follow the American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations to confirm that the credit-granting score was equivalent to a “C” or better.
See Blinn’s equivalency matrix to see if and how your course(s) will transfer to Blinn.
If your course or college is not included in the matrix, contact Blinn’s Admissions Office.
Yes. You must apply to Blinn and submit your official transcripts from every school that you have attended before your application will be considered. More details are located here: www.blinn.edu/admissions.
www.blinn.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply.html
Deadline for 2-year traditional and 3-year blended track
Applications are due by midnight on April 30th. Applications materials must be emailed to VetTech@Blinn.edu.
Official transcripts must be sent to Blinn College by following these instructions:
www.blinn.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply.html
