Veterinary Medical Technology, A.A.S. (A45780)

Students applying for admission to the Gaston College Veterinary Medical Technician Program MUST meet all Gaston College admission requirements for GENERAL ADMISSION to the college.

Applicants to the Veterinary Medical Technology Program must meet the following criteria for consideration for admission into the program: All applications, test scores, and work/volunteer/observation verification forms are due February 1..

Veterinary Medical Technology Admissions

1. Complete application form for Veterinary Medical Technology Program. (These forms may be found on our website at the following link:  http://www.gaston.edu/health-human-services/program-news/ or by calling 704.922.6469 or by visiting our website.) Applications will be accepted from the first Monday in August through February 1 for the fall semester.
2. College entrance exam: Student must take the following and meet the minimum scores to be considered for the Vet Tech program.

• TEAS V - see the Veterinary Medical Technology website or contact the department at 704.922.6469 for specific score requirements. The TEAS may only be taken two times during an application period to achieve admission requirements.

3. Have completed coursework up through, or place out of DMA 050 (Developmental Math) and DRE 098 (Developmental Reading) prior to entering the Veterinary Technology Program.
4. Submit a Work/Volunteer/Observation Experience Verification Form for the required 40 hours minimum of work/volunteer/observation in a veterinary setting under the supervision of a veterinarian or registered veterinary technician. The work/volunteer/observation form and the Veterinary Technology application must be submitted simultaneously to the Vet Tech Program . This form is available on the Vet Tech website.
5. College level courses will be considered for transfer credit upon receipt of an applicant’s transcript. Chemistry courses must be current within ten (10) years to be considered for transfer credit. Computer courses must be current within five (5) years to be considered for transfer credit.
6. Once the application, all test scores, transcripts, and work/volunteer/observation verification forms have been received by the the Vet Tech Program, admission points are calculated based on the above critera. The final selection of applicants into the program will be made by the Department Chair in consultation with the Veterinary Medical Technology Program faculty.
7. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of their admission status by the Veterinary Technology Department Chairperson. Those students who are not admitted to the Veterinary Medical Technology Program may reapply at a later date. Students reapplying for admission must meet the admission requirements current at the time of their most recent application.

Additional Requirements for Students Admitted to the Program

The following are special health requirements that are to be met by all students accepted into the Veterinary Medical Technology Program:

1. Proof of a tetanus injection within the last ten (10) years.
2. If student opts to receive rabies vaccination, this should be completed by the end of Fall Semester of the first year. If already vaccinated, proof of adequate blood titer, within the previous two (2) years, should be provided. If a student elects not to receive rabies immunization, a waiver must be signed.
3. Students are responsible for obtaining their own health insurance policy and/or paying for any medical expenses incurred as a result of illness or injury sustained during class, lab, or clinical experiences (i.e. strained back, needle stick). Neither Gaston College nor the affiliating institutions/agencies are responsible for medical expenses incurred as part of the educational process.

All necessary application forms are available online or obtained by calling 704.922.6469 or 704.922.6393.

Enrollment in the Veterinary Medical Technology Program is limited to 40 students each fall semester.

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