Vet Tech Admission Requirements

First, you will need to apply to FRCC and declare your major in Vet Tech. Also, you must attend an informational meeting and submit a separate application to the program. Make special note of prerequisite courses below and be sure to complete the following steps:

1. Attend Required Informational Meeting:

   Important Update: In response to COVID-19, the Vet Tech Informational Meeting is currently online only. Please contact Marti Morgan for more information.      

2. Math and English Placement:

   There are multiple ways for you to be placed into the appropriate college level Math and English courses for the Veterinary Technician Program. To determine your placement:

   • Complete the Pre-Registration Form in the Navigate To-Do List
   • OR, complete the Accuplacer Exam.

   To discuss your Math and English placement, please visit with a Health Sciences & Wellness (HSW) Pathways Advisor. HSW Pathways Advisors are located in the Advising and Career Center, Mount Antero building, Room 450. You can make an appointment in person or over the phone at (970) 204-8332. 

3. Meet with Your HSW Pathways Advisor:

   Please meet with your HSW Pathways Advisor to further discuss the Veterinary Technician program. HSW Pathways Advisors are located in the Advising and Career Center, Mount Antero building, Room 450. You can make an appointment in person or over the phone at (970) 204-8332.

4. Submit Transcripts (if applicable):
   • If you took prerequisite coursework outside of FRCC, transcripts must be officially evaluated through the FRCC Registrar’s Office.
   • Prerequisites must be transferred to your FRCC transcript before applying.
   • Evaluations take up to 30 days to complete after the official transcript and the Transfer Credit Evaluation Form are received (eWolf >Student Resources>Student Forms>Transfer Credit Evaluation Form).
5. Complete Required Prerequisite Courses*:
   • BIO 111 General College Biology with lab (5 credits) Must be within 7 years.
   • ENG 131 Technical Writing or ENG 121 College Composition (3 credits)
   • VET 102 Vet Medical Terminology (1 credit)
   • MAT 103 Math for Clinical Calculations: Section 6V1 (3 credits) Recommend to be taken the semester prior to applying to the program. Department approval is required to register.
   • CIS 109 Management Software: Using AVImark (1 credit) Recommend to be taken the semester prior to applying to the program. Department approval is required to register.

   *These courses need to appear on your transcript as transferred in, completed, or in progress for you to be placed on the VET class or waiting list. Please wait to send your Veterinary Technician application until your transcript is complete. Your combined grade point average (GPA) on these five courses must be at least a 2.5.

6.  Complete and Submit the Veterinary Technology Application:
   Applications are only accepted online. Please note:
   • Admission into the Vet Tech program is a separate step from admission to the college.
   • You MUST attach the required documentation to the application!
   • You will then be placed on the class list or waiting list for entry into the program. We will try to contact you within two weeks to let you know where you stand.
7. Complete General Education Credits:
   
   • Students must complete BIO 204 Microbiology with Lab (4 credits) as part of the Veterinary Technician program. BIO 204 may be taken at any point during the program including summer semesters.
   • While CHE 101 (Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab) is no longer required for a Veterinary Technician A.A.S. degree, this course or CHE 105 (Chemistry in Context with Lab) are highly recommended for students with little or no current knowledge of chemistry. 
   • It's also recommended that students have computer competence.

New Student Resources

• Vet Tech Admission Checklist and Prospective Student Letter
• Vet Tech Physical Requirements