Motivated students will become knowledgeable and compassionate animal caregivers through active participation in CT State Norwalk’s Veterinary Technology Program. They will develop a skill set leading to diverse opportunities and demand for their services as valued members of the veterinary profession. Our program aims to integrate the needs of the student, veterinary, public and global communities.

Application and admissions information is subject to change at any time as the program develops.

The Veterinary Technology programs have enrollment caps and selective admission. The Veterinary Technology programs have the following application requirements:

• Completion of the following prerequisite courses (all with a grade of C or better): ENG 1010, MATH 1010 or higher, BIO 1210, CHEM 1110. The biology and chemistry must have been completed within five years prior to the application deadline.
• Two letters of recommendation. One each from a teacher (academic) and supervisor (professional).
• Personal statement/essay stating the applicant’s goals & reasons for program entry.
• Preference is given to students with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
• Interview with Veterinary Technology admissions committee. Not all eligible students will be selected for an interview.

Given the selective nature of the admissions process, admission cannot be guaranteed.

CT State Norwalk’s 2-year full-time A.S. degree Veterinary Technology program received initial accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities September 16, 2016. Graduates of CT State Norwalk’s Veterinary Technology program will be eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination. The A.S. degree program is 70 credits total, including prerequisites and college core requirements.

The curriculum is a scientifically based, academically rigorous, practically oriented course of study. Students will have the opportunity to study animal handling, nursing and externships at diverse locations within Fairfield County, including: small and large animal hospitals, farms, animal shelters, and zoos.

For further information, please consult the current college catalog and course registrations. There may be prerequisites that must be completed prior to taking these courses.