Selective Admissions

Veterinary Technology

Welcome to the Veterinary Technology Program!
Next cohort to start in September 2026

Portfolios Accepted:

April 20, 2026, through June 18, 2026

Final Deadline:

June 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Admissions Decisions Sent:

July 7, 2026, to RCSJ email account

The AAS Veterinary Technology degree is designed for students with no prior knowledge or clinical skills in veterinary technology. Veterinary technicians are professionals with a large scope of practice dedicated to animal health care who serve as vital members of the veterinary medical team and are trusted with diverse medical responsibilities, including animal care and nursing, basic and advanced life support, laboratory procedures (sampling, handling, and analysis), pharmacy and pharmacology, physical therapy, surgical nursing, anesthesia (induction, maintenance, and monitoring), pain management and analgesia, dentistry, diagnostic imaging (radiographs, ultrasound, CT, and MR), emergency and critical care, nutritional management, patient advocacy, pet owner education, and promotion of public health.

**Statement of Pre-Accreditation Status

The application seeking initial accreditation has been accepted by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technology Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA).

The submission and acceptance of our application does not guarantee accreditation, and applying for accreditation does not grant any temporary or provisional status of accreditation. Students will be kept informed as to the status of accreditation. In the event accreditation is not achieved, students will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Studies as a contingency. Graduation from an accredited school is required to obtain credentials as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in New Jersey.

Fast Facts

Degree Received:
Associate in Applied Science, Veterinary Technology**
Program Length:
4 semesters, 2 academic years
Cohort Size:
24 students maximum per year
Schedule:
Daytime, weekday program
Other Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old by the first day of the Fall semester of the cohort
Estimated Cost:
Varies per student

Fall 2026 Veterinary Technology Information Sessions

All information sessions will start promptly at the posted time and last about 1.5-2 hours.

Late entries (10 minutes past start time) will be prohibited. Advance registration is required for all sessions.
Plan accordingly!

Date	Time	Registration Link
February 26, 2026	10:00 AM	RSVP
March 25, 2026	3:00 PM
April 14, 2026	6:00 PM
May 11, 2026	10:00 AM
June 11, 2026*	6:00 PM

*This is the final information session for the Fall 2026 Veterinary Technology program. No additional sessions will be scheduled after this date.

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