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What classes should I take my senior year of highschool to be ahead for a veterinary technician program in college?

I plan on attending a veterinary technician program in the fall of 2018. As of right now I have my senior year high school schedule set up but I am looking for advice on any addition classes I should sign up for. I want to be prepared and ahead when I finally start college. #veterinary-technician #animalscience

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Nirah’s Answer

Classes in anatomy, biology, nutrition, animal behavior, or bio chemistry would all be advantageous. The program that you are planning to attend should have a website that has a clear description of both the prerequisites for admission and the coursework that you will be taking during the two or four year program. I would consult that for more specific ideas.
Thank you comment icon You will need your basic general education courses before starting a veterinary technology program (at least you do in OK). So getting those accomplished earlier the better. On a non-academic note: It would behoove you to get involved in the profession you would like to work in. Even if it starting as a volunteer position or lower level position at a veterinary clinic/rescue facility. My students always do better in tech school when they have real life experience to pull from. Tara Wells
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I also teach at the Tulsa Community College Veterinary Technology Program

Our program in Oklahoma requires you have all of your general education courses (math, history, science, etc) before applying to the program. We like that if there is a "for science/biology major" beside the science courses.

Non-academically, it would be great to have experience in the field. Ex: working/volunteering at a vet clinic. It will help you in the application process. Our students do much better in school then they have the real world knowledge.
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