The Registered Veterinary Technician A.S. Degree will provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the field of veterinary technology. Training and skill development include; the study of anatomy and physiology, disease management and prevention, animal nutrition, animal restraint and behavior recognition, equipment and facility maintenance and operation, pharmacy and laboratory training, biosecurity and client relations.
The Modesto Junior College Registered Veterinary Technician Program is devoted to empowering future Registered Veterinary Technicians through rigorous clinical education and compassionate service rooted in our agricultural community. We are dedicated to providing the diverse region, from companion animal pet parents and equine owners to food producers and wildlife advocates, with highly skilled professionals committed to the advancement of animal health.
Please visit the MJC Fees & Tuition website to access all of the updated information on MJC enrollment.
Dosimeter Badge: $100 ($20 per semester)
Uniform - Scrubs: $150 - $200 (depending on the style chosen)
Stethoscope and Equipment: $200 - $250
Books and Supplies: $1500 - $2500 (pending on the student's choice of buy/rent or
location of purchase)
Drug/Background Screening: $125 (the cost for prospective students)
Rabies Vaccination: $900-$1000
The laws established in the California Veterinary Practice Act govern the behavior
of a Registered Veterinary Technician. Consequently, the students of the Modesto Junior
College Registered Veterinary Technician Program will be bound by these same laws.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning environment and to establish behavior patterns that ensure future success in this career, all entering students will submit for a background check and drug screening. The cost for the prospective student is roughly $125.
Students must be 18 years or older and fully vaccinated for rabies at the start of the program.
Student Financial Services provides quality student support for all students. Guiding students through the whole financial aid process efficiently, friendly and to full financial aid completion.
MJC Student Financial Services offers many types of financial aid to assist you with your financial needs as you pursue your educational goals. The Student Financial Services office is here to make sure all students receive accurate financial aid information. We are dedicated to assisting students and families through the financial aid process in the most effective and friendly manner possible. This site is designed to help you in this process and hopefully answers questions you may have regarding financial aid here at Modesto Junior College.
Financial Aid information and the “California Promise” can be located by visiting the following link: MJC Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available for qualified students attending Modesto Junior College. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 209-575-7700 or email at mjc_finaid@mjc.edu
MJC has several different scholarships that are offered to students. These scholarships can be located by visiting the following webpages: MJC Ag Scholarships and MJC Foundation Scholarships
A $10 processing fee may be assessed for refunds of enrollment fees equal to, or more than, $10.00 in accordance with California Code of Regulations, §58508. Credit balances which result from a CCPG fee waiver approval may be exempt from this processing fee and disbursed without student authorization.
Refunds of payments made by debit/credit card may be credited back to the originating account within 90 days of payment. If the credit cannot be submitted to the originating account for any reason, the refund will be disbursed as a check made payable to the student.
Refunds of payments made by cash or check may be disbursed as a check made payable to the student. Refunds will not be processed until the original form of payment has been cleared by the bank.
Classes must be dropped from the student’s class schedule by 11:00 PM on or before the refund date associated with the class and section number. Refund date information for each class is available online via the posted class schedule. Find details and information about how to drop a class in your course catalog.
Tuition reimbursements as a result of dropped classes will be applied as a credit to the student’s account. Only when this results in an outstanding credit balance may a refund be requested.
Modesto Junior College accepts electronically submitted transcripts from other institutions. Institutions may submit their official transcripts electronically to MJCESeForms@yosemite.edu
We accept official transcripts from the following Regionally Accredited Organizations:
When sending in your transcripts, watch your email for them to be received. Once they have been received, you have to let evaluations know to evaluated
We will accept transferred GE courses that meet our GE course requirements. Credits pertaining to the Registered Veterinary Technician Program will be evaluated on an individual basis. them. This will cross check previous courses with our courses.
Each applicant must meet the educational pathway in order to become a California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
Graduates must request official transcripts from their school to be send to the Board. Transcripts can be sent to the Board's email account at vmb@dca.ca.gov
All applicants for licensure must complete the fingerprinting and pass a background check before a registration will be issued. Applicants living in California are required to get their fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by completing the Live Scan Form and submitting it to a Live Scan location.
The Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) evaluates the competency of veterinary technicians. Most states and provinces require a passing score for a veterinary technician to be credentialed.
To become a licensed veterinary technician, most jurisdictions require a passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
The AAVSB owns and administers the VTNE. We have an entire section of our website devoted to understanding the VTNE process, but, at a high level, you will need to:
If you have passed the VTNE and need to send your score to a different jurisdiction, the AAVSB offers the VAULT First License Application Service to help with that process.
Fees for the Exam: $375
The catalog has the most accurate and up-to-date information to help you stay on track. Always check the official MJC catalog to make sure you understand the rules and requirements for earning your degree, certificate, or transfer.
