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Cost Estimate

Estimated Expenses for the Veterinary Technology Program

Tuition (Dallas or Tarrant Counties) - The approximate total for the entire program is $2400.00 (plus lab fees) Tuition is paid each semester based on the number of credit hours for which the student enrolls. For example, the tuition for a 12 credit hour semester would be $396.00 based on Dallas or Tarrant County residency. Payment plans and financial aid (for qualifying students) are available. Check the DCCCD Tuition Schedule for Out-of-District and Out-of-State tuition.

* Tuition and lab fees reflect Dallas County resident rates. (Tarrant County residents do NOT have to pay out-of -county tuition, based on current reciprocity agreement). All fees are subject to change. Please check Cedar Valley College catalog for current tuition and fee schedule.

Other Expenses
Biology Texts and Lab Manuals 

$200.00

English Texts

60.00

Mathematics Texts

65.00

Veterinary Technology Texts

1250.00

Rabies Prophylactic Vaccinations 

$500 - $600

Lab Coat

25.00

Name Tag 

3.50

Scrub Suit

30.00

Coveralls

20.00

Shoes

35.00 (and up)

Stethoscope

20.00 (and up)

Watch w/Second Hand

varies

Applicant Fees and RVT - Registration Exam 

185.00


Financial Aid

Students interested in applying for financial assistance should begin their application process at least 3-4 months before they expect to attend classes. For more information, visit DCCCD Financial Aid.

Cedar Valley Support Services and Phone Numbers

Veterinary Technology Program : 972-860-8160

Admissions/Registrar : 972-860-8201

Financial Aid : 972-860-8280

Counseling Services : 972-860-8262

Housing Information

Handicapped Services : 972-860-8119

Testing Center : 972-860-8118

Bookstore : 972-225-7343

Vet Tech Fax Number : 972-860-8057 or 972-860-8270