Veterinary Medical Technology, A.A.S.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

JJC Program Code: AG500

ICCB Program Code: AGRI 0080

This degree is designed for students who wish to become certified veterinary technicians (CVTs).
The program combines classroom learning with hands-on lab and clinical experience.
Both day and evening sections available.
You must start this program in the fall semester.
This program is fully accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
JJC vet tech graduates are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) for licensure in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) administers the exam.
- Certification requirements may vary from state to state.
JJC’s program has a selective admissions process and limited enrollment.
- Visit the Admissions page and select the Veterinary Medical Technology tab for information on the application process and admission criteria.
- A minimum grade of “C” is required in the Vet Tech pre-requisite and program courses. Students are also required to obtain a physical examination and rabies virus vaccination prior to program start.
Students thinking about majoring in veterinary technology should make an appointment with a Vet Tech advisor as soon as possible.
First, apply to JJC. Then, apply to the vet tech program. Applications for the vet tech program can only be completed during the VMTP application period (March 1 - June 1).

General Education Requirements: 15 Semester Hours

General Education courses must be completed prior to acceptance in the program.

ENG 101 - Rhetoric I Or ENG 130 - Technical Writing and Communication
BIO 149 - Principles of Biology Or BIO 151 - General Biology I
COMM 101 - Principles of Communication
Take one course from Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Take one course from Groups I-V: General Education to total 15 credit hours of General Education.

Major Core Prerequisite: 2 Semester Hours

Must be taken prior to admission into the program.

VET 100 - Veterinary Medical Terminology

Major Core Requirements: 47 Semester Hours

Student must be accepted into the Veterinary Medical Technology program to be eligible to enroll in Major specific courses.

Externship Requirement: 9 Semester Hours

Take a minimum of 9 credits from any combination of the following courses

Total Required Hours: 73 Semester Hours

Completion Guide

The following schedule is based on full-time enrollment. Students planning to transfer to a senior institution should check with that institution for specific transfer requirements.

Fall Semester

Two Gen Ed courses: One must be from Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences
ENG 101 - Rhetoric I
OR ENG 102 - Rhetoric II

Spring Semester

BIO 149 - Principles of Biology
OR BIO 151 - General Biology I
VET 100 - Veterinary Medical Terminology
OR BIO 100 - Medical Terminology
COMM 101 - Principles of Communication
or may substitute COMM 202 , COMM 203 , or COMM 204

First Semester - FALL

Second Semester

Third Semester

VET 210 - Externship I

Fourth Semester

Fifth Semester

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate), 4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

Contact Information

Department Chairperson	Program Coordinator	Program Advisor	Program Advisor
Name: Brad Angus	Name: Abby Panozzo	Name: Jennifer Barraclough	Name: Abby Panozzo
E-mail: bangus@jjc.edu	Email: apanozzo@jjc.edu	Email: jbarracl@jjc.edu	Email: apanozzo@jjc.edu
Phone: 815-280-2272	Phone: 815-280-2286	Phone:815-280-2753	Phone: 815-280-2286