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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you need additional help with the application process, please\u00a0contact us<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”99″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Eligibility” tab_id=”eligibility”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Deadline” tab_id=”deadline”][vc_column_text]New students are accepted into the Veterinary Technology program in the Fall.<\/p>\n Applications are accepted between\u00a0February 1 – June 3<\/strong>. Applications must be physically received by the close of business on the deadline date. 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The following is the Veterinary Technology selection criteria effective for the Fall 2022 application cycle (See \u201cDeadline\u201d above for dates of cycle).<\/p>\n Total of 68 possible points.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>If there are applicants that have equal number of points, the earlier application submission will “break the tie.”[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Special Notes” tab_id=”special-notes”][vc_column_text]To be compliant with clinical facility requirements, a mandatory criminal background check and drug screening will be required prior to admission. Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for more information. Do not submit your criminal background request or drug screening until directed to do so by the program. Additional rabies vaccination documentation will also be required once accepted into the program.<\/p>\n Individuals with a criminal history will be required to submit a letter from the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners indicating eligibility of applicant for licensure. This process takes up to 90 days. Starting the process early is required. 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\nIf you’d like to sign up for a virtual group interview session or if you have any questions regarding this step in the application process, please contact Andrea Hood at andrea.hood@austincc.edu<\/a>\u00a0or (512) 223-9464<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\nMonday, February 9, 2026 @ 3:00 pm<\/a>
\nThursday, February 19, 2026 @ 4:00 pm<\/a>
\nMonday, March 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am<\/a>
\nWednesday, March 25, 2026 @ 12:30 pm<\/a>
\nFriday, April 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm<\/a>
\nTuesday, April 14, 2026 @ 3:00 pm<\/a>
\nFriday, May 1, 2026 @ 2:00 pm<\/a>
\nFriday, May 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am<\/a><\/div>\nPrerequisite Classes<\/h4>\n
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Search the Health Sciences Website<\/h2>\n
Veterinary Technology Updates<\/h2>\n
Summer 2026 Health Sciences Completion Ceremonies<\/h4>
Study Abroad Opportunity for RN-to-BSN Students – Spring 2027<\/h4>
General Health Sciences Information Sessions<\/h4>