DCCCD offers two educational options in Veterinary Technology. Visit the following pages to find out how to get started in:
Related Programs at DCCCD
Veterinary Technology is a unique animal-related program within the Dallas County Community College District.
However, if you’re interested in other helping professions, we have several related educational and allied health programs that might interest you, including Educational Personnel and Teacher Preparation, Child Development, Social Work, Nursing and EMS/Paramedic.
Faculty Profiles
Our Vet Tech faculty members have not only relevant education and certifications but also real-world experience in veterinary medicine, so they can relate to the challenges you face at work.
Our instructors work closely with you one-on-one, encouraging you and helping you to succeed in school and on the job. See profiles of some of the faculty and staff in our campus-based and distance-education programs.
Transferring From DCCCD
The Vet Tech program is designed for direct entry into the workforce. If you are interested in earning a degree at a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Services Web site for guidance on the transfer process.
Links to Additional Information
Note: Links to the following Internet sites are provided for your convenience and information and do not constitute official endorsement by DCCCD.
- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has partnered with Cedar Valley College to create the distance-education program that lets students earn an AVMA-accredited associate degree completely online. Established in 1933 by leaders in the veterinary profession, AAHA is the only exclusive companion-animal veterinary association. AAHA membership allows every veterinary hospital staff member, from veterinarians to receptionists, to benefit from its resources through one group membership.
- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 76,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia and uniformed services.
- The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has both professional and student memberships.
- The Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA), organized in 1903, continues as a nonprofit organization that supports veterinarians in the state. With member-owners numbering more than 3,500 licensed veterinarians, TVMA is one of the largest state veterinary medical associations in the nation.
- The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is the oldest and largest online medical information service devoted to veterinary medicine and is run by veterinarians.
- The Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN) is a subsidiary of the Veterinary Information Network and includes online message boards, library selections and interactive chat for veterinary technicians and assistants, receptionists, office managers and other support staff who work in the field of veterinary medicine. Membership in VSPN is free.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about the Vet Tech program that aren’t answered on our Web site, please feel free to contact us.