Application for Scholarship Application

Texas Litter Control reimburses tuition costs for eligible employees wanting to pursue becoming a Licensed Vet Technician (LVT) through the Penn Foster veterinary program.

The Penn Foster veterinary program is an online veterinary technician program, fully accredited by the AVMA-CVTEA and prepares you to sit for your VTNE (Veterinary Technician National exam) to become a (LVT) Licensed Veterinary Technician. This program is self-paced and requires self-discipline and dedication.

The course is broken into 4 semesters with 2 externships. You have up to 12 months to complete each semester. The externships are in the 2nd semester (large animal) and the 4th semester (small animal). The externships cannot be completed at Texas Litter Control since we are not a full-service or large animal clinic. You will be required to arrange your externship with another clinic. Externships are unpaid by TLC.

You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this reimbursement:

Full Time with Texas Litter Control for at least 6 months.
No disciplinary action within the last 6 months.
An interview will be conducted with you and your immediate supervisor. We will be evaluating whether you can demonstrate the level of commitment it will take to complete the schooling along with being employed full-time.
We will be evaluating (if applicable) how long it is taking you to complete the semesters and how well you are doing.
Once you are licensed, you are willing to remain employed by TLC for a minimum of 2 years.

Scholarships are awarded on a semester by semester basis. You must apply prior to each semester for reimbursement. Your application does not guarantee you will receive a scholarship.

Name

First NameLast Name

Are you currently enrolled in the Penn Foster program?

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

You will need a recommendation from your Supervisor. Have you had your supervisor fill out and a "Supervisor Recommendation for Scholarship" form? This form can be found on Paylocity under Company External Links.

How long have you been working in the veterinary industry?

Describe you past experience in the veterinary industry.

High School*      Year Graduated*

College*   Years Attended*         Year Graduated*
Degree Received, if applicable*

Trade School*     Years Attended*      Year Graduated*
Degree/Cert Received, if applicable*

This program is 100% self-paced. The only deadline is 12 months to complete a semester. While this flexibility is great for most, the lack of structure and supervision may be difficult for some. Do you feel that you have the self-discipline and motivation to keep yourself on task and focused to complete this program?

How many hours a day can you dedicate to schoolwork with your current lifestyle?

Do you have daily access to the internet and a computer?

Do you have any limitations that would make it difficult for you to complete this course?

What has interested you in obtaining your LVT and what do you hope to accomplish?

Since the program requires two externships, have you faced any challenges finding suitable sites? Where are you externing?

Please describe any challenges you have faced in balancing coursework with other responsibilities.

How are you managing the self-paced nature of the program, and what strategies do you use to stay on track with your studies?

I understand that if I receive this scholarship through Texas Litter Control it will only be available to me while I am a Texas Litter Control employee. If I am terminated or leave the company during an active semester, the scholarship will be dissolved, and I will be expected to pay back a portion of the tuition.

I understand that my grades and work performance will be evaluated at the end of each semester to determine if I am meeting my academic goals and if Texas Litter Control will sponsor the next semester.

Upon completion of the Penn Foster veterinary technician program, Texas Litter Control will cover the cost of me taking the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam) to earn my state license. If I fail the exam, I will be responsible for the costs of retaking the exam. The test can be retaken up to 5 times, a registration fee is required at each retest.

I understand that upon receiving my LVT, I will remain with Texas Litter Control for 2 years from the date my license is instated, to compensate Texas Litter Control for the costs of my education.

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Application for Scholarship Application - LVT Program

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