Veterinary technicians are nurses for
the veterinary profession. The six-semester veterinary technician
program 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
- 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 re-centered 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
- 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.