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Catherine Pfent, DVM, PhD, DACVPDirector – Veterinary TechnologyAttending VeterinarianDear Candidate:Thank you for your interest in the Blinn Veterinary Technology Program. This is a60-credit hour program within the Blinn College Division of Natural and Physical Sciences.We have two tracks: 1) a 2-year traditional track with lectures and laboratories on campusand 2) a 3-year blended track with lectures online and laboratories on campus. The blendedtrack is ideal for students with other commitments, such as a full-time job. Upon successfulcompletion of the program, an Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technologydegree will be conferred. Everything you need to complete your application is included hereand on our website.First, you will find an Admission Criteria Checklist. This checklist outlines therequirements that must be met before applying to the Veterinary Technology Program. Youwill also find an Admission Documents Checklist, which lists all of the necessary documentsrequired for your packet submission. Please review all of this information carefully prior tocompleting your packet. A complete application to Blinn College, including officialtranscripts from all schools, is required before applying to the Veterinary TechnologyProgram. The deadline for submitting applications is April 30, 2021. Completed applicationpackets must be emailed to VetTech@Blinn.edu by midnight. Failure to meet this deadlineand/or submission of an incomplete application packet will disqualify the applicant from theselection process. Your three references and supervisors of veterinary experience will becontacted by our office to submit their documentation. They will have until May 7, 2021, tosubmit their documentation. Please communicate this to these individuals.If your application meets criteria for selection, you will be scheduled for aninterview. Interviews will be held by video conference May 7-8 and May 13-15. Followinginterviews and a final review of admission criteria, successful candidates will be notified oftheir acceptance. Applicants accepted into the Veterinary Technology Program must attend amandatory orientation that will be scheduled prior to the start of the semester. Please beadvised that accepted candidates must also provide proof of current immunizations(including Hepatitis B, Tetanus, and Rabies), and will be asked to submit a criminalbackground check prior to the start of classes. Accepted applicants are personallyresponsible for the cost of complying with these requirements.If you have any questions regarding this application or the Blinn VeterinaryTechnology Program, please visit our website (www.blinn.edu/veterinary-technology) or callthe program office at 979-209-7202. We look forward to learning more about you and wishyou the best in the pursuit of a rewarding career in Veterinary Technology!Sincerely,Catherine M. Pfent, DVM, PhD, DACVPDirector-Veterinary TechnologyVeterinary Technology2423 Blinn Blvd Bryan, Texas 77805 979-209-7519 Fax 979-705-7289 Catherine.Pfent@Blinn.edu
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM – ADMISSION CRITERIA CHECKLISTThe following requirements MUST be met before a student makes application to theVeterinary Technology Program. Application deadline is April 30, 2021. Failure to completeany of these requirements prior to the application deadline disqualifies an individual for thecurrent year’s application process. Apply to Blinn College. If you are not a current student at Blinn College, please apply at this time. Goto http://www.blinn.edu/admissions/ for instructions. Select PVTH (Pre-Veterinary Technology) asyour major and indicate your intended semester. Submit official transcripts from all colleges previouslyattended directly to Blinn. Proof of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Status- Applicants must be “college ready” in all sections basedon results of assessment or through exemption. See the following URL for full explanation. Your TSIstanding is generally indicated on your official sment.html Attend a Veterinary Technology informational meeting or visit us at the Bryan Preview Day.Complete the following prerequisite courses with at least a “C” in each course: BIOL 1406 MATH 1314 or 1324 (or higher) ENGL 1301These courses may be in progress during the Spring semester prior to admission, but final grades mustappear on the official transcript for non-Blinn students applying to Blinn. It is highly recommendedthat students have an overall GPA of 2.5 or greater. Must have a minimum of 40 hours veterinary supervised clinical experience under a licensedveterinarian or a licensed veterinary technician. Documentation is required. Documentation forms areincluded in the application packet.*This checklist does not need to be returned in your application packet.
ADMISSION DOCUMENTS CHECKLISTPlease mark all items included in this packet. Failure to include listed documents will result in anincomplete application packet, which will disqualify the applicant from the selection process for the currentyear. Once all documents are included, please sign the verification statement below.This is an application for the: Traditional Program (2-years) Blended Online Program (3-years) This Veterinary Technology Program application – all parts completed and signed below. Documentation of Veterinary Experience – 40 hours required; additional hours are beneficialto the applicant. Applicant completes the Documentation of Veterinary Experience: Supervisorform to include the licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician who supervised them.Blinn College will contact the individual to complete the evaluation and letter of recommendationto be submitted directly to Blinn Veterinary Technology. Include as many copies of this form asneeded. Each DVM/LVT has until May 7, 2021, to complete their evaluation. Documentation of Animal Experience and Customer Service – Applicant completes form andprovides supervisory contact information. Include as many copies of this form as needed. Documentation of Military service, if applicable. Three References: Applicant completes the Reference form. Additionally, applicants areencouraged to remind reference to provide a letter of recommendation for inclusion with yourrecommendation form. Blinn Veterinary Technology will contact each reference directly tocomplete the evaluation. Each reference has until May 7, 2021, to complete their evaluation. Transcripts: Submit official transcripts from all other colleges/universities (other than Blinn)directly to Blinn College before submitting this application. Your application will be disqualifiedif this is not completed. You may request your transcripts during the Spring semester by selecting"Hold for Grades" if you also are enrolled in the Spring semester. This option will send thetranscript after grades are posted. Include a copy of your unofficial transcripts with youremailed application to the Veterinary Technology Program.I certify that information provided in this application is correct and complete. I understand thatomission or falsification of information is grounds for exclusion or dismissal. If accepted into theprogram, I agree to meet all entrance requirements and to conform and abide by the letter andspirit of the rules, regulations, and procedures of Blinn College and this program.SignaturePrinted NamePlease email your completed application and a copy of yourunofficial transcripts to: VetTech@Blinn.eduDate
Blinn College DistrictVeterinary Technology ProgramPlease type or printGENERAL INFORMATIONNameMailing AddressE-MailPhonePermanent AddressBlinn ID#How did you learn about our program?Date of Preview Day/Information Session Attended:PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONSPlease list any current professional certificates you hold (i.e. all continuing education requirements must beup to date to claim certification), institution or organization granting the certificate, the date you qualifiedfor the original certificate, and the date of renewal certificate. Please attach a photocopy of the currentcertificate(s) for documentation. (e.g. CPR, First Aid, EMT, CVA)CertificationGranting InstitutionDate Originally Date of Renewalor OrganizationQualifiedVACCINATION STATUSFor the safety reasons, our students are required to be vaccinated. Proof of vaccination status is requiredafter acceptance into the program. Do not send medical records with this application.Have you been vaccinated, or willing to become vaccinated before the program begins, for the following?Hepatitis B Vaccinated Willing to become vaccinated Choose not to answerTetanus Vaccinated Willing to become vaccinated Choose not to answerRabies Vaccinated Willing to become vaccinated Choose not to answerMeningococcal Vaccinated Willing to become vaccinated Choose not to answer
PREVIOUS EDUCATIONIn addition to the electronic transcripts submitted to admissions, please enclose college official transcripts in your VetTech application packet, including Blinn College.Type of SchoolName of SchoolLocationNumber ofYears/CreditsCompletedDegree Earned?Major?High School orGEDCollegeAre you eligible to return to these institutions? Yes NoIf no, please explain:PREREQUISITES & REQUIRED ACADEMIC COURSESComplete the following table for the prerequisite and required courses within the Veterinary Technologycurriculum.CourseStatus ofcourseGrade(Highestgrade ifrepeated)Repeated Semesterand YearCollege/UniversityCourseEquivalent(If different coursename/number) Completed No In Progress Yes Not TakenMATH 1314 or Completed NoMATH 1324 In Progress Yes(Algebra) Not TakenENGL 1301 Completed No(Compostion) In Progress Yes Not TakenBIOL 2420 Completed No(Microbiology) In Progress Yes Not TakenSPCH 1318 Completed No(Communication) In Progress Yes Not TakenPHIL 2306 Completed No(Ethics) In Progress Yes Not TakenNote: ALL the above course work must have been completed with a “C” or better in eachcourse. Please send unofficial transcripts from other colleges/universities with yourapplication.BIOL 1406(Intro Biology)
Please list other math and science courses you have completed.If you so choose, you may explain any extenuating circumstance related to your course work orgrades.
QUESTIONNAIRE AND ESSAY1. What do you consider are your three (3) strongest characteristics and how will they benefityou as a veterinary technician?2. What do you consider is your principle weakest characteristic, and how are you working toimprove this weakness?3. In the event that you are not selected for this program, what is your alternate plan? Provideinterim plans if you are planning on reapplying.4. What pleased you most about your veterinary supervised experience(s)?5. What did you like least about your veterinary supervised experience(s)?
6. Describe the differences between a licensed veterinary technician, a certified veterinaryassistant, and a veterinary assistant. Answer this question in complete sentences using propergrammatical English. Responses to this question will be used in the scoring process ofapplicants. For this question, if you so choose, you may attach a single page word processingdocument (1” margins, double spaced, 12-point traditional font).
Blinn College DistrictVeterinary Technology ProgramUse this form to document any work experience, volunteer experience, or shadowingrelated to veterinary medicine or in other fields of work.Please type or printApplicant Name:EXPERIENCE/LOCATION NAME:Type of experience: (Choose all that apply) Veterinary Medicine Animal (FFA, 4H, Shelter, etc.) Customer Service Teamwork Leadership Community Service Club/Extracurricular Activity Other:Compensation: Employed/Paid Volunteered ShadowedSupervision: Veterinarian LVT Manager Other:Supervisor Name:Supervisor Phone or Email:Start Date: End Date: Total Hours of Experience:Description of Experience:Did someone from this experience evaluate your Documentation of Veterinary Experience form or serve asa reference for this application? No Yes – Veterinary Experience Yes – Reference*You may duplicate this form as many times as need. Additional forms are provided on ourwebsite. tml
Blinn College DistrictVeterinary Technology ProgramUse this form to document any work experience, volunteer experience, or shadowingrelated to veterinary medicine or in other fields of work.Please type or printApplicant Name:EXPERIENCE/LOCATION NAME:Type of experience: (Choose all that apply) Veterinary Medicine Animal (FFA, 4H, Shelter, etc.) Customer Service Teamwork Leadership Community Service Club/Extracurricular Activity Other:Compensation: Employed/Paid Volunteered ShadowedSupervision: Veterinarian LVT Manager Other:Supervisor Name:Supervisor Phone or Email:Start Date: End Date: Total Hours of Experience:Description of Experience:Did someone from this experience evaluate your Documentation of Veterinary Experience form or serve asa reference for this application? No Yes – Veterinary Experience Yes – Reference*You may duplicate this form as many times as need. Additional forms are provided on ourwebsite. tml
Blinn College DistrictVeterinary Technology ProgramPlease type or printDOCUMENTATION OF MILITARY SERVICENameBranch of MilitaryDates of ServiceDate of DischargeWas Discharge “Honorable”? Yes NoPlease include photocopied documentation that verifies dates of service and attach to this form.
Blinn College DistrictVeterinary Technology ProgramPlease type or printREFERENCESReference #1Name of Reference:Reference’s Email Address: Phone Number:Reference #2Name of Reference:Reference’s Email Address: Phone Number:Reference #3Name of Reference:Reference’s Email Address: Phone Number:Under the provisions of the "Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974”, you have the rightto see evaluations for application. Do you waive the right of access to these evaluations? Yes NoApplicant’s SignatureDateApplicant’s NamePlease inform your references that they will receive an email with instructions to evaluate you. It ishighly recommended that each reference submit a letter of recommendation in addition to thisevaluation. Their deadline is within two weeks following the application deadline.
Blinn College DistrictVeterinary Technology ProgramPlease type or printDOCUMENTATION OF VETERINARY EXPERIENCE: SUPERVISORName of DVM or LVT who supervised you:Facility Name:DVM/LVT Email Address: Phone Number:Dates of ServiceNumber of hours of veterinary experience:Under the provisions of the "Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974”, you have the rightto see evaluations for application. Do you waive the right of access to this evaluation? Yes NoApplicant’s SignatureDateApplicant’s NamePlease inform your supervisor that they will receive an email with instructions to evaluate you. It ishighly recommended that they also submit a letter of recommendation in addition to this evaluation.Their deadline is within two weeks following the application deadline.Applicants may duplicate this form if needed.
Director - Veterinary Technology Attending Veterinarian . Veterinary Technology . 2423 Blinn Blvd Bryan, Texas 77805 979-209-7519 Fax 979-705-7289 Catherine.Pfent@Blinn.edu . Dear Candidate: Thank you for your interest in the Blinn Veterinary Technology Program. This is a
