Vet Tech Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Veterinary Technology (Vet Tech) Program to earn an A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology, students must complete two separate applications.

1. Apply to FRCC
2. Attend an informational meeting. Meetings are 4 - 5 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Larimer Campus. Call (970) 226-2500 for the exact room location.
3. Submit the Vet Tech Program Application
   
   • Admission to the program is limited to the first 12 students who have submitted appropriate admission materials.
   • Students must be admitted to the Veterinary Assistant program to take curriculum courses.
4. Complete required prerequisite classes. See course descriptions:
   • BIO 111 General College Biology I
   • ENG 131 Technical Writing I or ENG 121 College Composition
   • CIS 109 Management Software and Technical Applications: Veterinary Professionals
   • VET 102 Veterinary Medical Terminology or HPR 178 Medical Terminology
   • MAT 103 Math for Clinical Calculations
5. Complete a required general education course. (Can be taken at the same time as Veterinary Technology Program courses.) Choose one:
   
   • COM 125 Interpersonal Communication
   • COM 115 Public Speaking
   • MTE 110 Applied Communication & Teamwork in Industry

View/print the Vet Tech Admission Checklist for more details on these steps.

New Student Resources

• Vet Tech Letter to Prospective Student
• Veterinary Assistant Program Overview
• Vet Tech Physical Requirements