Registered Veterinary Technician Program

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1 Registered Veterinary Technician Program Application Instructions Thank you for your interest in the Allan Hancock College Registered Veterinary Technician program. The veterinary technician field is a demanding discipline and the course of study is both challenging and rewarding. Please review the contents of this application packet thoroughly prior to submitting your application and supporting documents. If you have questions regarding the Registered Veterinary Technician program and/or specific questions about the application process, contact the Life & Physical Sciences department at (805) ext PROGRAM The Registered Veterinary Technician program is a two-semester program, held weekday evenings and possibly Saturday afternoons. Its goal is to provide the educational requirements which, in conjunction with the required practical experience in a clinical setting, will qualify veterinary assistants to sit for the RVT exam under the Alternate Route category. We strongly advise applicants to be currently employed as veterinary assistants because of the Veterinary Medical Board's five-year timeline for both the educational requirements and the directed clinical experience. Additionally, to be eligible to take the examination to become a Registered Veterinary Technician in California, the applicant must be at least 18 years of age. If seating is available in the program, a secondary goal of the program is to provide a strong foundation for those students that have little or no experience working in the veterinary medical field. These applicants may not wish to take the state licensing exam but desire employment as a veterinary assistant. A grade of C or better in the veterinary technology classes is required to progress in the program. Fall semester 10 units RVT 301 Veterinary Anatomy/Physiology & Terminology - 3 units RVT 302 Veterinary Office Procedures - 2 units RVT 303 Veterinary Pharmacology - 2 units RVT 304 Clinical Pathology & Microbiology - 3 units Spring semester 10 units RVT 305 Medical Nursing and Animal Care - 4 units RVT 306 Surgical Nursing & Dentistry - 4 units RVT 307 Veterinary Equipment and Radiography - 2 units RVT 308 Seminar for Registered Veterinary Technicians - 1 unit (optional) Allan Hancock College will offer a Certificate of Achievement once the student has completed the program. ALTERNATE ROUTE Under the Alternate Route, a candidate must complete a combination of at least 4416 hours of directed clinical practice in no less than 24 months under the direct supervision of a California-licensed veterinarian and 300 hours (or 20 semester or 30 quarter units) of specific education. RVT candidates must document their proficiency in specific areas of their clinical experience by submitting a Task List signed by a supervising veterinarian. Both the RVT specific courses and the directed clinical practice must have been completed no more than five years prior to applying for the licensing exam. General subjects such as chemistry, math, and biology may have been completed any time prior to applying. 1

2 FINANCIAL AID For assistance with registration fees and supplies please visit EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The median hourly wage for an RVT is approximately $14.00 per hour. A registered veterinary technician may work in private practice such as at a veterinary hospital or in a veterinary specialty practice, such as dentistry, surgery, or an emergency clinic. Other areas of employment include mobile clinics, laboratories, veterinary teaching hospitals, animal shelters, rescue organizations, armed services, public health, and zoos. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Applicants to the Registered Veterinary Technician program must complete the following prerequisite classes (or equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better. CHEM 120 Introductory Chemistry (or the equivalent) BIOL 100 Introductory Biology (or the equivalent) PROGRAM APPLICATION CHECKLIST Apply for admission to Allan Hancock College at and select Apply & Register on the home page. Have your employer submit the Employment Verification Form directly to the RVT Program. It is recommended that you provide your employer with a pre-addressed, stamped envelope. (This form is necessary for those wishing to be considered an employed veterinary assistant.) Official (sealed) transcripts should be sent directly to: Allan Hancock College Transcript Evaluator Admissions & Records Office Transcripts submitted to AHC prior to 2010 were not archived and will need to be resubmitted. A second copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) must be included with your completed RVT program application and mailed or delivered to: RVT Program Life & Physical Sciences All parts of the application packet must be received by April 15, Your AHC address will be used to notify you in late May regarding your application status. All updates will be ed to the address provided. Please remember to make a copy of your entire application packet prior to turning it in. Copies will not be made at the Life & Physical Sciences office. 2 rev 3-14

3 Registered Veterinary Technician Program Employment Verification Form In order for a candidate to become eligible to sit for the RVT board examination, verification of the successful accomplishment of basic job related knowledge and skills is required. The skills are listed on the RVT Task List-Proof of Experience form ( Applicant s Name: Last First Applicant s Primary Role Receptionist Veterinary Assistant Kennel Attendant Employer s Name Hospital Name Address Hospital Phone Please include any additional information about the applicant s ability to successfully complete the RVT program. Employer s signature Date Please return this completed form directly to: RVT Program Life & Physical Sciences 3

4 Registered Veterinary Technician Program Application Personal Information AHC Student ID: H Full Name: _ Last First Middle Initial Other names used: Permanent Address: Street City Zip Mailing Address: (leave blank if it s the same as the Permanent Address) Street City Zip Phone Numbers: Home: ( _) _ - Cell: ( _) _ - AHC Address Education Date of High School Graduation (or GED) / / List Colleges/Universities Attended College/University City & State Dates Attended Degree Earned G.P.A. RVT Prerequisite Courses (Indicate courses completed) Course Biology 100 Chemistry 120 Semester/Year Completed Name of College Name of Course (if not from AHC) Units/Grade Employment Experience Hospital Name City & State Dates Employed Position Held Full-time / Part-time 4

5 Personal Statement The academic rigors of the RVT program require that students have excellent time management and study skills in order to be successful. Briefly describe why you are a strong candidate for the RVT program and how the program will help you meet your goals for the future. (250 words maximum) I hereby affirm, under penalty of dismissal, that all information supplied on this application is complete and accurate. Signature Date A completed application packet is due in the Life & Physical Sciences office (bldg. M, rm 207) by April 15, rev 3-14