Collin College Veterinary Technology Program Extends Fall Application Deadline

May 21, 2021 Collin College recently extended the application deadline for the Veterinary Technology program. The deadline for the Fall 2021 semester applications is Thursday, July 8. Classes are located at the colleges Wylie Campus.

According to Dr. Sabrina Cummings, Collin College director of Veterinary Technology,this program provides students with a variety of opportunities to hone their skills including hands-on clinical experience with live animal patients.

Our students have the opportunity to practice skills on state-of-the art simulation models before working with live animals, said Dr. Cummings, who is a practicing veterinarian. They also receive job preparation assistance from resume writing and LinkedIn tips to interviewing skills. In addition, students can participate in a mentorship program staffed by a group of faculty members who combined offer more than 50 years of clinical expertise.

Information sessions are available via Zoom from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1; Thursday, June 17; Tuesday, June 29; and Thursday, July 8.

To apply for the fall semester or attend an information session, visit www.collin.edu/department/vettech/. If you have questions about the program, email vettech@collin.edu. This new program is seeking American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accreditation.

Collin College serves more than 58,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, including new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degrees. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visitwww.collin.edu.