General Information
- Volunteer State Community College Veterinary Technology Program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians
- Graduates of this program may take the National Veterinary Technician Exam and apply for licensure as a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) in Tennessee
- Enrollment in the program is limited to 24 students every Spring semester
- Once in the program, you must maintain a C or better in all VET classes to proceed through the program
- Each VET class must be taken in sequence. Contact us for the correct sequence of classes in the program.
- Students may be enrolled in 10 to 17 hours a semester, depending on the number of general education classes completed prior to acceptance into the program
- All courses are in-person on the Gallatin campus
- Students should refer to their individualized DegreeWorks plan, created with their advisor
Admission Requirements
1. Admission to Volunteer State Community College
- Transfer students must submit official transcripts to Vol State’s Admissions Office
2. Acceptable Placement scores or completion of all learning support (if applicable)
- High School students must have the following minimum ACT scores to apply: English – 18, Reading – 19, and Math – 19
3. Minimum overall college GPA of 2.5
- Must have completed or be currently enrolled in either Biology or Chemistry.
4. Completed Veterinary Technology Application (separate from college application) to include:
- Passport type photo (head shot - 2 x 2 inches)
- Completed Observation Form
- 20 hours of observing, volunteering, or work experience under the supervision of a veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician is required
- Short essay as to why you want to become a veterinary technician
- One reference letter: not from close family or observation location
- Signature that student has read and can fulfill the Essential Expectations of a Veterinary Technology Student
Applications for Spring admission are due the first Friday in November. Submit applications to Dr. Hope Wright, Veterinary Technology Program Director. (scan and email to hope.wright@volstate.edu or bring in person to the Vet Tech Building, room 104A, on the Gallatin campus).
Interviews & Selections
Interviews will be the week of Finals in December.
Applicants are selected based on:
- GPA : overall plus science (weighted based on completed hours) (Science courses: CHEM 1030 (or higher, BIOL 1010 (or higher))
- Application and documentation components plus any relevant experience
- Interview
Additional requirements, if accepted:
- Must pass a background check (student's expense)
- Must submit proof of health insurance and tetanus vaccination (student's expense)
- Must start the process of getting a Rabies vaccination (student's expense)
Official Veterinary Technology Advisors
Dr. Hope Wright DVM
Program Director
hope.wright@volstate.edu
615-230-3279
DJ Smith LVMT
Clinical Coordinator
donna.smith@volstate.edu
615-230-3567
