Application Requirements
The Veterinary Technology application requires the following documents:
- Observation Verification Form
- Physical Examination Form
- Immunization Tracking Form
- Howard College acceptance letter
The required forms are available in the Resources section above.
Applicants must first be accepted to Howard College before admission to the Veterinary
Technology Program. Complete the Howard College application through ApplyTexas.
Veterinary technicians are licensed professionals who assist in providing essential,
high-quality medical and nursing care and play a central role in veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Technology students become eligible for licensure after graduating from
an AVMA-CVTEA-accredited program and successfully completing the Veterinary Technician
National Examination (VTNE) and the Texas State Jurisprudence Examination.
Accreditation status: This program is seeking initial accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical
Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA-CVTEA).
Amanda Macer, LVT
Program Chair and Director of Veterinary Technology
James Moore, DVM
Supervising Veterinarian
Aloura Scott, LVT
Adjunct Faculty
Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program is competitive and selective. The number
of admitted students is based on available facilities. Admission to Howard College
does not guarantee admission to the Veterinary Technology Program.
Review the Veterinary Technology Applicant Handbook.
Howard College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age,
national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Criminal History
A felony or misdemeanor conviction directly related to the duties and responsibilities
of a veterinary technician may disqualify an individual from receiving a license to
practice in Texas.
Before completing the application process, applicants with a criminal history are
encouraged to complete the Criminal History Evaluation offered by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
This evaluation is separate from the criminal background check required for admission
to the Veterinary Technology Program.
Employment
Due to the intensity of the coursework and the time required for clinicals and rotations,
maintaining employment while preparing for and completing program requirements may
be difficult.
The decision to maintain employment is at the student's discretion. Absences from
classes, clinicals, or projects caused by employment will be considered unexcused
and could result in dismissal from the program.
Licensure
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a license as a Licensed Veterinary
Technician in Texas.
Vision
The vision of the Howard College Veterinary Technology Program is to be an exemplary
program that meets the needs of the growing rural community and surrounding areas.
The program provides comprehensive animal health care education through interactive
learning opportunities, evolving technology, and partnerships with local animal hospitals.
Mission
The mission of the Howard College Veterinary Technology Program is to provide an engaging
educational experience that serves both academic and economic communities by preparing
proficient, skilled animal health care professionals. The program combines traditional
and progressive teaching methods to cultivate lifelong skills while supporting ethical
patient care, client education, research, and service.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Howard College Veterinary Technology Program is grounded in
the belief that education should cultivate both technical expertise and ethical responsibility.
The program seeks to develop veterinary technicians who are skilled in the science
and practice of veterinary care and committed to animal welfare and the well-being
of their communities.
Through rigorous academic instruction and hands-on experience, students are encouraged
to embrace lifelong learning, critical thinking, compassionate care, collaboration,
effective communication, and the highest standards of professionalism and ethical
conduct.
A Veterinary Technology graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of animal husbandry, medical care, and patient care for common
domestic species.
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
- Perform the essential tasks required by the American Veterinary Medical Association
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.
Review the AVMA-CVTEA accreditation policies, procedures, and essential tasks.