Students are admitted to the Vet Tech Program and register for all courses through their home campus. General education courses are taken at the student’s home campus, but all Vet Tech courses are taught in the SICCM vicinity around Herrin, Illinois. This may require students to travel an hour or more to classes. Students will need to have transportation to accomplish travel requirements in the Vet Tech Program. Travel time will need to be considered as well between home and the student’s campus.
Clinical rotations may require considerable driving in the program. Students should expect to potentially drive an hour or more to and from clinical sites.
The Vet Tech program is full-time only, with courses offered in specific sequence. All Vet Tech courses in a semester must be taken and passed in order to progress to any Vet Tech coursework of the next semester. Both the Vet Tech courses and college natural science courses must be passed with a grade of AC@ or better. The program is designed to be completed within two academic years, including one summer session.
ACCREDITATION STATUS
The SICCM Vet Tech Program is seeking accreditation from American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA). Graduates of the SICCM Vet Tech Program will qualify to sit for the Board of Registry for certification in Veterinary Technology. This computer-delivered examination will be administered by appointment and after application once eligibility has been established. Successful completion of this exam confers the title of Certified Veterinary Technician.
EXPENSES
Costs will vary among the four participating institutions because tuition fees per credit are not the same at all campuses. For specific campus tuition, consult individual school catalogs. Within this highly mobile program, admitted Vet Tech students will be responsible for the following expenses:
1. Examination fee for Health Occupation Aptitude Examination Revised ($20.00, prior to admission)
2. Tuition
3. College fees, which include: Program fees ($200.00 per Vet Tech course)
4. Books
5. Cost of transportation to classroom for Vet Tech classes
6. Scrubs for clinical rotations and a clean lab coat; boots
7. Occasional minor laboratory supplies and equipment
8. Rabies and/or other zoonotic disease vaccination
9. Application fee for certification examination
Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market
Veterinary Technology Program
