Veterinary Technology

The Veterinary Technology (VTEC) Associate of Applied Science is a five-semester, full-time, selective admissions program designed to provide students with the clinical knowledge and skills required for a career working in veterinary practice or other animal health professions. The program is based on the requirements of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Graduates will be eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to become Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) and be licensed in Louisiana. This program is designed to enable students to gain employment in the animal health care field and is not intended for college transfer.

Admission Criteria
Applicants must first be admitted to BRCC and have a high school diploma or GED. The following courses are prerequisites for admission to the VTEC program. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the prerequisite courses listed. Students with prerequisite coursework from another institution may submit transcripts and specific course information (e.g., catalog description and course syllabus) to BRCC for review and determination of course equivalency.

In addition, to be eligible for entry into the VTEC program, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher.

It is important to note that admission to the Veterinary Technology program is competitive: Meeting the minimum requirements listed here does not guarantee admission.

Application Process
The application for admission to the VTEC Program is available on the BRCC website once a year, during the spring semester, for acceptance to the fall class. Deadlines and detailed instructions for completing the admission application are included in the application packet. Students may apply for admission to the VTEC Program while completing the required prerequisite classes during the spring semester. The composite application score will be calculated when grades are recorded at the end of the semester.

The VTEC Program application and all supporting documents must be received by the designated deadlines. Applicants will not be considered for admittance until all required documents have been submitted and the applicant’s file is complete. Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program is competitive and is based on the following criteria:

• Academic performance
• Aptitude for the profession
• Written communication skills

Program Outcomes. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1. Perform office and veterinary practice management procedures, including client relations, communication, and grief counseling.
2. Recognize pharmacy and pharmacology products, and perform pharmacy protocols, and procedures.
3. Perform patient assessment and nursing management while using proper restraint techniques.
4. Prepare anesthetic delivery systems, administer anesthesia and analgesia, and properly monitor patients during and after anesthesia.
5. Prepare and maintain the surgical area, assist the veterinarian during surgical procedures, and perform dental prophylactic procedures.
6. Collect and process samples for diagnostic laboratory work and for veterinary diagnostic tests.
7. Prepare and maintain equipment for imaging and produce standard diagnostic images.