Veterinary Technology - Harcum College

Veterinary Technology from Harcum College is a Campus Associate Veterinary degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview Veterinary technicians are nurses for the veterinary profession. The six-semester veterinary technician program at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania prepares students to enter a career as a veterinary technician in private veterinary practice, zoo/wildlife medicine, biomedical research, pharmaceutical sales, teaching, humane societies, raising livestock, or anywhere the health and welfare of animals is a concern. Students get their hands-on experience at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, Harcum College's veterinary technician program graduates are eligible to sit for Pennsylvania's state certification exam and the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science exam at the assistant technician level. Application Requirements Acceptance into the Veterinary Technology Program at Harcum College is dependent upon the following entrance requirements: Completed Harcum College application Official copy of high school transcript Official copies of all college transcripts, if applicable Completion of Algebra I and II, Biology, and Chemistry with earned grades of C or higher SAT scores - Scores for tests taken after April 1, 1995, will require a recentered minimum combined score of 900. Scores for tests taken prior to April 1, 1995, require a minimum combined score of 800. Letter of recommendation is required Personal essay TOEFL scores (for students for whom English is a second language) An interview is recommended Harcum Placement Tests: Candidates can take the Harcum Placement Tests in English, mathematics and reading. Testing is not required for admission, but all remedial coursework must be completed prior to enrollment in the program. View more details on Harcum College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Veterinary courses.