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You will train at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
in small animal medicine, ophthalmology, surgery, anesthesia, oncology, dermatology,
intensive care, cardiology, ambulatory medicine, radiology, necropsy, food
animal medicine, and equine medicine. Students will also complete a 240-hour internship in a veterinary facility between the first and second year of study.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in community projects through Parkland’s student club, a chapter of the North American Veterinary Technician Association, and the Veterinary Technician Association of Illinois.
As a full-time student, you can earn the Associate in Applied Science degree
in two years, including a summer internship.
You must first successfully complete the Veterinary Technology program at Parkland,
then pass the Veterinary Technician National Board Examination for certification
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Interested high school students are required to take chemistry and encouraged to take advanced biology, two years of math including geometry, and four years of English. Working with a veterinarian and/or a graduate veterinary technician is highly recommended and the work experience is part of the admissions score.
New classes are admitted each fall semester. Applications are accepted until the class is full, however applications received by March 1 receive priority consideration. Contact Parkland’s Admissions office at 217/351-2482 and request the Health Professions admissions procedures.
Interested students and their families are encouraged to contact program director Dr. Paul Cook or call 217/351-2382 to schedule a time to meet with him and tour the facilities.
If you are accepted into the program by April, you will be invited to Parkland for an orientation and campus tour. At that time, you will also preregister for fall classes, meet your instructors and classmates, and receive housing and financial aid information.
Many out-of-district Illinois residents are eligible for "chargeback" assistance from their home community college district. This allows you to enroll using lower, in-district tuition rates. Check with your community college for more information.
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