Animal Care Technology Technical Certificate

This technical certificate is a two semester program designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as animal handlers/veterinary assistants or laboratory animal caregivers.  Students completing this program may seek certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).  All courses successfully completed in this certificate program will apply toward the proposed AAS Veterinary Technology Program.

Admission to the program is competitive.  A rolling admissions practice begins November 15 for admission into spring semester VET courses.  To complete in the selection process the following are required:

• Admission to the college
• ACT of 19 or above or placement beyond DSP
• Submission of high school transcripts or GED
• Submission of all college transcripts if applicable
• Application to the Animal Care Technology Program
• Personal Interview and Physical Ability Demonstration
• Completion of VET 101* and at least one additional course specified below
• Background check (required prior to enrollment in VET 150*)
• Psychological Profile (required prior to enrollment in VET 150*)

For additional information or questions about the program, contact the Mathematics and Science Division.