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Admission Requirements
Preparing for the Competitive Admissions Process
Admission is based on the following criteria:
- Academic ability (overall academic performance with emphasis on recent math and science grades, SAT/ACT scores).
- Applicants must be 18 years of age prior to entering clinical courses.
Minimum Admission Requirements for direct entrance into the program
- High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
- High School Biology with Lab and Chemistry with Lab (grade of C or higher).
- MAT 111 Algebra II (grade of C or higher) or CLEP. High school algebra I & II and/or higher math strongly recommended.
- Minimum GPA of 2.75.
Our program offers an early decision plan in which students who apply before November 1st will be notified of the admissions decision by December 1st for the upcoming academic year.
A second review of applications will be performed, if needed, between February and April with students being notified of the decision between May and June.
Student applications may be considered outside of the designated review periods should seats be available.
Each VTE class contains 25 students on average and starts in the fall semester.
Transfer Students
Transfer credits can often be utilized within the program. With enough credits, transfer students may have the option of completing the program in three years.
Admissions Process
Early Decision
Students applying prior to November 1st, will be notified of the admission decision by December 1st for the upcoming academic year.
If seats are still available, students missing the early decision deadline will be reviewed between February and April and notified of the decision between May and June.
Student applications may be considered outside of the designated review periods should seats be available.
Each VTE cohort contains an average of 25 students and starts in the fall semester.
Questions?
For questions on admissions requirements and procedures, contact the University of Maine at Augusta Office of Admissions.
For questions related to the Veterinary Technology program, please contact:
Jennifer Freese, Program Coordinator Veterinary Technology Program University of Maine at Augusta – Bangor Campus 25 Texas Avenue; 123 Camden Hall Bangor, Maine 04401 Office: 207-262-7858 jennifer.freese@maine.edu
Tuition and Fees
We have instituted a program fee rather than course fees.
- AS degree students $609/semester
- BS degree students $457/semester
Financial Aid Information
Student Financial Services is here to assist students and their families pay for their UMA education through responsible financial practices to create a successful educational and financial future.
Scholarships are available!
- Maine Veterinary Education Foundation
- Peter and Mary Thompson Scholarship
- Doyle L. Shugart Scholarship Program
- Walkin’ Pets Veterinarian & Rehab/Vet Tech Scholarship
- Oxbow Animal Health Veterinary Technology Scholarship
- NAVTA
- Long Island Veterinary Medical Association
Full-time and part-time UMA students have an opportunity to apply for a number of scholarships as a result of funding made available by the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine System, and generous donations by organizations and individuals to UMA’s scholarship fund. Explore more UMA Scholarship opportunities.
UMA degrees are flexible. Here is an example of how you could complete your Veterinary Technology degree.
Courses are subject to change. View the official UMA Catalog here.
Veterinary Technology Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students should:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
- Have knowledge enabling students to perform or understand animal care and husbandry duties, physical examinations, restraint techniques, clinical imaging procedures, general anesthetic protocols, and clinical diagnostic testing procedures for all species handled in the program.
- Demonstrate verbal, written, computer, and critical thinking skills suitable to provide accurate client communication information and accurately complete all forms of medical records handled within the program.
- Accurately calculate and administer common drug dose regimens and fluid administration rates.
- Demonstrate adequate levels of knowledge and skills to pass the national professional licensing exam.
- Be able to communicate effectively with clients.
- Have developed critical thinking skills (problem solving and reasoning).
- Understand and apply a code of ethics, respect, and compassion at the workplace with co-workers, patients, and clients.
Veterinary Technology Program Data
| Pass Rates | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE | 66 |
| Three-year VTNE pass percentage | 67.7% |
According to the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, the mean three-year national pass rate for this exam was 70.31% as of April 2018.
Note: As of 9/7/23, the first-time pass rate for UMA’s Vet Tech program 2023 Graduates was 92%.