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Hybrid Track Admissions Preview

Letter to Applicants

Dear Candidate:

Thank you for your interest in the Blinn Veterinary Technology Program- Hybrid Track. This program is a three-year program within the Blinn College Division of Natural & Physical Sciences and new classes are accepted at the beginning of each Fall semester. Upon successful completion of the program, an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology degree will be conferred. We will only be accepting applications electronically through Microsoft Forms. Please DO NOT SUBMIT THIS DOCUMENT. It is for preparation purposes only.

First, you will find an Admission Criteria checklist. This checklist outlines the requirements that must be met before applying to the Veterinary Technology Program. You will also find an Admission Documents checklist, which lists all of the necessary documents required for your packet submission. Please review all of this information carefully prior to completing your packet. A complete application to Blinn College, including unofficial transcripts from all schools, is required before applying to the Veterinary Technology Program. Official transcripts should be sent directly to Blinn College.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 15th, 2026. Admission is through the online Microsoft Forms Document. Failure to meet this deadline and/or submission of an incomplete application packet will disqualify the applicant from the selection process. Your three references and supervisors of veterinary experience will be contacted by our office to submit their documentation. They will have until May 15th, 2026 to submit their documentation. Please communicate this to these individuals.

If your application meets criteria for selection, you will be scheduled for an interview. Interviews will be held by video conference. Following interviews and a final review of admission criteria, successful candidates will be notified of their acceptance. Applicants accepted into the Veterinary Technology Program must attend a Mandatory Orientation that will be scheduled prior to the start of the Fall semester.

Please be advised that accepted candidates must also provide proof of current immunizations (including Hepatitis B, Tetanus, and Rabies), and will be asked to submit a criminal background check prior to the start of Fall classes. Accepted applicants are personally responsible for the cost of complying with these requirements.

If you have any questions regarding this application or the Blinn Veterinary Technology Program, please visit our website (http://www.blinn.edu/veterinary-technology) or call the program office at 979-209-7202. We look forward to learning more about you and wish you the best in the pursuit of a rewarding career in Veterinary Technology!

Sincerely,
Blinn College District - Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technology Program – Pre-Admission Criteria Checklist

The following requirements MUST be met before a student makes application to the Veterinary Technology Program. Application deadline is April 15, 2026. Failure to complete any of these requirements prior to the application deadline disqualifies an individual for the current year’s application process.

Apply to Blinn College. If you are not a current student at Blinn College, please apply at this time. Go to http://www.blinn.edu/admissions/ for instructions. Select PVTH (Pre-Veterinary Technology) as your major and indicate Fall 2026 as your intended semester. Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended directly to Blinn.
Proof of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Status — Applicants must be “college ready” in all sections based on results of assessment or through exemption. Your TSI standing is generally indicated on your official transcript. See: https://www.blinn.edu/testing/tsi-assessment.html
Watch the Blinn Veterinary Technology Informational Session on our website at http://blinn.edu/veterinarytechnology
Complete the following prerequisite courses with at least a “C” in each course:
- BIOL 1406 — Introduction to Biology
- MATH 1314 or 1324 (or higher) — College Algebra
- ENGL 1301 — Composition
These courses may be in progress during the Spring semester prior to admission, but final grades must appear on the official transcript for non-Blinn students applying to Blinn. It is highly recommended that students have an overall GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Once all pre-admission requirements have been met, you may continue on to apply for admission into the Blinn College Veterinary Technology Program. Please see the Admissions Packet starting on the next page.

Blinn College District Veterinary Technology Program – Admissions Packet

Admissions Packet & Process Step-By-Step

Step 1: Complete all sections of the Admissions Packet

General Information
Vaccination Status
Previous Education/Degrees
Prerequisites & Required Academic Courses
Professional Certifications
Clinical Experience
Previous Employment
Extracurricular Activities/Community Service
Documentation of current position in the veterinary profession
References — Applicants are encouraged to remind references that the Program will be contacting them via email for their recommendation. Each reference has until May 15, 2026 to complete their evaluation.
If applicable: Include documentation of Military service

Step 2: Submit official transcripts

Submit official transcripts from all other colleges/universities (other than Blinn) to Blinn College. Your application will be disqualified if this is not complete. You may request your transcripts during the Spring semester by selecting “Hold for Grades” if you are also enrolled in the Spring semester. This option will send the transcript after grades are posted.

Step 3: Complete the Admissions Form

Complete the Admissions Form at: https://www.blinn.edu/veterinary-technology/application-process.html DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM. This is for preparation purposes only. Ensure you receive a confirmation email within one week of submittance.

Step 4: Prepare for your virtual interview

Prepare for your virtual interview with the Program Director & Clinical Coordinator. Emails will be sent out securing days and times for applicant interviews.

DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM- PREPARATION PURPOSES ONLY

General Information

Applicant General Information Fields
Field	Response
Applicant Name
Mailing Address
Email
Permanent Address
Blinn ID
Phone
How did you learn about our Program?

Vaccination Status

For safety reasons, our students are required to be vaccinated. Proof of vaccination status is required after acceptance into the Program. Do not send medical records with this application. Please check if you have been vaccinated, or are willing to become vaccinated before the Program begins for the following:

Vaccination Status (Preparation Only)
Vaccination	Vaccinated	Willing to become vaccinated
Hepatitis B
Tetanus
Meningococcal
Rabies

DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM- PREPARATION PURPOSES ONLY

Previous Education

In addition to the electronic transcripts submitted to admissions, please enclose unofficial transcripts in your Vet Tech Application Packet, including Blinn College. Official transcripts should be sent directly to Blinn College.

Schools Attended
Name of School	Location	Years Attended

Degree(s) Earned

Degrees Earned
Name of School	Degree Earned	Year Earned

Professional Certifications

Please list any current professional certificates you hold, institution or organization granting the certificate, the date you qualified, and renewal date if needed. (Examples include CPR, First Aid, Fear Free, CVA)

Professional Certifications
Certification	Granting Institution	Date Qualified/Received	Date of Renewal (if needed)

DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM- PREPARATION PURPOSES ONLY

Prerequisite & Required Academic Courses

Complete the following table for the prerequisite and required courses within the Veterinary Technology curriculum.

Course Status Key: C = Completed; IP = In Progress; N = Not Taken

Prerequisite and Required Academic Courses
Course	Status (C / IP / N)	Grade	Semester & Year	College or University Name	Course Equivalent (if different course name/number)
BIOL 1406 (Intro Biology)
MATH 1314 or 1324 (Algebra)
ENGL 1301 (Composition)
BIOL 2420 (Microbiology)
SPCH 1318 (Communication)
PHIL 2306 (Ethics)

Clinical Experience

Please list any clinical experience below. Clinical experience is defined as any employment or volunteer experience in the veterinary medical field. (e.g. employment at veterinary practice, shelter volunteer)

Clinical Experience
Experience/Location Name	Start Date - End Date	Employment, Volunteer, or Shadow (choose one)	Short description of duties and/or experience

DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM- PREPARATION PURPOSES ONLY

Previous Employment: Non-Animal Related

Please list any previous NON-ANIMAL employments you have below.

Non-Animal Related Employment
Name of Employer	Start Date	End Date	Short description of duties

Extracurricular Activities/Community Service

Please list any extracurricular activities or community service you have participated in. (Clubs, volunteer opportunities, leadership positions)

Extracurricular Activities and Community Service
Name Service/Activity/Organization	Start Date	End Date	Short Description

DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM- PREPARATION PURPOSES ONLY

References

Please list three references. Please inform your references that they will receive an email from the Blinn Veterinary Technology Program with instructions to evaluate you. The deadline for reference recommendations is May 15th, 2026.

Reference Information
Reference Name	Email	Phone Number

Under the provisions of the “Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974”, you have the right to see evaluations for application. Do you waive your right of access to the evaluations?

FERPA Waiver
Waive right of access to evaluations?	Selection
Yes
No

Applicant Signature for References Section
Field	Response
Applicant’s Signature
Date
Applicant’s Name

Documentation of Military Service

Military Service Information (If Applicable)
Field	Response
Name
Branch of Military
Dates of Service
Date of Discharge
Was this discharge “Honorable”?

Please include photocopied documentation that verifies dates of service and attach to this form.

DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM- PREPARATION PURPOSES ONLY

Hybrid Program Certification

The Blinn College Blended Program is geared towards individuals who currently hold a position as a veterinary assistant or technician and work at least 30 hours a week. The Blended Program provides all lecture materials online and laboratories will only be held one to two times per month. To ensure the success of applicants, please fill out the following form and have your current supervisor sign for certification.

Hybrid Program Certification Form
Field	Response
Name of Applicant
Name of Current Workplace
Date (mm/yy) of Starting Employment
Total Hours Worked per Week
Position Title
Position Job Description/Duties

Certification Signatures

Certification Signatures
Signer	Printed Name	Signature	Date
Applicant
Current Supervisor

Signature

I certify that the information provided in this application is correct and complete. I understand that omission or falsification of information is grounds for exclusion or dismissal. If accepted into the Program, I agree to meet all entrance requirements and to conform and abide by the letter and spirit of the rules, regulation, and procedures of Blinn College the this Program.

Applicant Signature
Field	Response
Applicant’s Signature
Date
Applicant’s Printed Name

Resources

Phone: 979-209-7202

Email: vettech@blinn.edu