Veterinary Technology

Application

Please carefully review the application and make sure all portions are complete. For questions, email vet@pcc.edu [opens in new window].

If you are not already a PCC student please start the process of applying. If you do not plan to register for classes in Spring or Summer term be sure to select Fall term as the term for which you are applying.

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Address*
Have you previously applied to the PCC Veterinary Technology program?*

Education and work experience

Prerequisite courses
Please list the details for your five prerequisite courses below. Questions about prerequisite approval for courses completed at a college or university other than Portland Community College should be emailed to vet@pcc.edu [opens in new window] for approval prior to application submission.
MTH 95: Intermediate Algebra, or higher*
Completed prerequisite course number
Completed prerequisite title
Educational institution
Grade received
WR 121: English Composition, or higher*
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Completed prerequisite title
Educational institution
Grade received
CH 104: Allied Health Chemistry I, or higher*
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Completed prerequisite title
Educational institution
Grade received
BI 112: Cell Biology, or equivalent*
Completed prerequisite course number
Completed prerequisite title
Educational institution
Grade received
MP 111: Medical Terminology, or equivalent*
Completed prerequisite course number
Completed prerequisite title
Educational institution
Grade received
If you are substituting any prerequisite courses from another college or university, include a copy of your email correspondence for approval of these courses below.
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    High school education*
    List your high school information. You can add additional information below by clicking on the + button on the right of the screen to add another line.

    Remember to also complete the following step: An official high school transcript or GED® score must be emailed to vtapply@pcc.edu [opens in new window] directly from your high school or the testing entity. If electronic submission is not possible, contact us at vet@pcc.edu [opens in new window] for an alternative.
    School name
    Indicate diploma or GED earned
    Date earned
     
    Prior college education*
    List your prior college education in chronological order (not including PCC). You can add additional information below by clicking on the + button on the right of the screen to add another line.
    College name
    Major (if any)
    Dates attended
    Total credits
    Certificate or degree earned
     
    Veterinary work experience*
    List all paid and volunteer work in a veterinary clinical setting here. You can add additional information below by clicking on the + button on the right of the screen to add another line.
    Position title
    Employer name
    Employer address
    Employer phone
    Dates employed
    Total hours worked
     
    Animal care & handling experience*
    List employment, volunteer work, or personal experiences you have working with animals excluding veterinary experience. You can add additional information below by clicking on the + button on the right of the screen to add another line.
    Position title
    Employer name
    Employer address
    Employer phone
    Dates employed
    Total hours worked
     
    Other significant work experience
    You can add additional information below by clicking on the + button on the right of the screen to add another line.
    Position title
    Employer name
    Employer address
    Employer phone
    Dates employed
    Total hours worked
     
    Please write a statement (around 250 words) explaining why you want to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Include any relevant career goals.

    Required documents

    Letter of recommendation
    Remember: This letter should be from a practicing Veterinarian or Certified Veterinary Technician. Please have the letter submitted to vtapply@pcc.edu [opens in new window].
    All applicants must spend at least 40 hours in a veterinary clinical setting - upload the direct observation form [pdf] here.
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      This letter should be from a practicing Veterinarian or Certified Veterinary Technician.
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        Official College Transcripts
        Please submit your official transcripts from any educational institution other than PCC to PCC Student Records. Records submission and processing can take time but is important for the accrual of maximum points on your application so please ensure it is done in a timely manner.
        Application certification*
        This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.