Join us for an upcoming Veterinary Technology Program Information Session and take the first step toward a rewarding career in animal care. Learn about admissions requirements, explore our curriculum, discover hands-on training opportunities, and connect with faculty and current students who can answer your questions and share their experiences.
Date: November 13, 2026 at 1 p.m.
Location: Bryan Administration Building, Banquet Room
Veterinary Technology
The Blinn College District Veterinary Technology Program is a competitive-entry program designed to prepare students to become fully credentialed licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs). We offer a traditional, two-year program in which courses and labs are completed on the Bryan Campus, and a hybrid, three-year program in which lecture courses are completed online and labs are completed on campus.
Through a collaborative partnership with the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, students in the Veterinary Technology Program receive hands-on training in every aspect of the wide-ranging animal health field. Blinn is the only community college that has an agreement in place with Texas A&M University to complete laboratories and clinical experiences at its Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
Degree and Certificate Plans
Blinn College offers traditional and hybrid tracks for you to earn your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology. The traditional track is designed for full-time students to complete in two years; the hybrid program is a three-year track designed for working students to complete their lecture courses online and their labs in person. Click below to see the degree plans:
June Keller is pursuing her passion for animal healthcare at Blinn College
Growing up on a working farm in Franklin, Texas, June Keller always felt a natural connection with animals.
“We had chickens, horses, goats, cows, and everything,” Keller said. “I’ve always been interested in animals. In high school, I went through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Veterinary Science Certificate Program, which really pushed me to learn more about animals and understand the importance of caring for them.”
Jessica Garza recognized by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Blinn College District Veterinary Technology Program Director Jessica Garza has been named the Licensed Veterinary Technician of the Year by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA), recognizing her outstanding contributions as an educator, clinician, and leader.
“It is an honor to be recognized by my peers for the time, passion, and advocacy I dedicate to my patients, students, colleagues, and the veterinary profession as a whole,” Garza said.
Program FAQ
How do I choose the track that is best for me?
The 60-credit-hour Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology prepares students to complete their licensure exams and earn their Licensed Veterinary Technician status from the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
The hybrid track covers the same material as the traditional two-year pathway; however, students in the three-year hybrid pathway complete their lecture classes online and their labs on campus.
Which campuses offer these awards?
This degree can be completed on the Bryan Campus.
What jobs do these degrees prepare me for?
Blinn's Veterinary Technology Program prepares students for a variety of careers in animal shelters, educational institutions, equine training facilities, Homeland Security, laboratory facilities, the military, One Health Initiatives, pharmaceutical sales, reproductive facilities, research, veterinary clinics (large and small animal, exotics, and mixed), wildlife preserves, and zoological facilities.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterinary technicians earned a median salary of $43,740 per year in 2023.
What is the cost of the program?
Tuition and fees for Blinn's associate degree program are approximately $15,000. Other associated costs may include books, uniforms, supplies, and travel.
What veterinary technology courses does Blinn offer?
For degree plans, click the appropriate link below:
Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology (Traditional Track)
Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology (Hybrid Track)
Course descriptions are available in the Catalog.
Does the Veterinary Technology Program count toward veterinary school?
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).
Can I transfer AAS credits to a BS degree at another college?
Yes, you can transfer credits to select institutions. Blinn credits transfer toward Tarleton State University’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree in veterinary technology and Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Bachelor of Applied Science in veterinary technology.
What is Blinn’s memorandum of agreement with Texas A&M’s veterinary school?
Blinn's Veterinary Technology Program has a memorandum agreement with the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences that allows it to access the College's resources, faculty, and facilities. Blinn is the only veterinary technology program in the State of Texas with this opportunity.
Where and when are program information sessions?
Upcoming information sessions can be viewed at our Veterinary Technology Information Sessions page.
When is the program application deadline?
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 the instructions on our Steps to Apply page.
Can I take the program prerequisites the summer before classes start?
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.
Do high school AP classes transfer as prerequisites?
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.
What are the program corequisites?
BIOL 2420: Microbiology for Non-science Majors
SPCH 1318: Interpersonal Communication
PHIL 2306: Introduction to Ethics
Can I take the program corequisites while waiting to apply?
Yes.
Will courses taken at another college transfer to Blinn?
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.
Do I have to apply to Blinn before applying to the Veterinary Technology Program?
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 on our Admissions page.
How do I submit my official transcripts?
All official transcripts should be sent with your application to Blinn College by following the instructions at our Steps to Apply page.
Can a letter of recommendation be sent directly to your office?
A member of our staff will contact your references directly for a letter of reference through the contact information the applicant provides in the application.
Do you have a form I can use to document my veterinary experience hours?
A generic form is provided in the application packet, but you are welcome to create a spreadsheet to document your veterinary experience hours in more detail. You can then transfer them to the document provided in your application packet.
What is the difference between animal and veterinary experience?
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.
Does a veterinarian have to write one or all of my letters of recommendation?
It is not required that a veterinarian write one of your letters of recommendation.
Can I become licensed in another state after graduating this program and passing the national board exam?
As an accredited program, your Blinn Veterinary Technology degree can be used to apply for licensure in any state – not just Texas. Some states have additional licensure requirements, such as background checks, additional examinations, and/or a limit on the number of times that the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) may be taken. Contact the licensing board of the state in which you are interested in for more information on its requirements.