Welcome to the Vet Tech Institute at Fox College in Tinley Park
Here is a quick snapshot of who we are:
Where: Tinley Park, Illinois (in the southwest part of Chicagoland)
What #1: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology
What #2: Hands-on, Skills-Based Career Preparation
What #3: 40-50 on-site dogs, cats, and other visitors (typically)
What #4: Over 1,900 in person hours, including over 300 on externship
How Long: 18 months start to finish
Program Accreditation: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) CVTEA
Institutional Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Facilities: Kennels, surgical suite and prep area, clinical labs, diagnostic labs, radiography room, and more!
Contact: 18020 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477 (708) 444-4500
Nearby: Public transportation, free parking, and recreation
When: Starting 3 times per year
Who: Animal lovers, including faculty, staff, and (maybe) you!
Why: It's A Career That Loves You Back!
What's the secret? It's our Experienced Faculty.
We'd love to show you what we have to offer. Request Information or Schedule your visit to see things first hand!
For graduates who entered the programs in calendar 2020 – 2022, the verified employment rate is 95% 1
Connect with VTI!
You can visit us at:
18020 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Or, give us a call at:
708.444.4500
Are you ready for a career that loves you back?
Student Housing
The Vet Tech Institute at Fox College works with distance students to help them find housing options. Most options require a short drive.
Typical housing features include:
- Apartment-style living
- Some locations have swimming pools and fitness rooms
- On-site laundry facilities
- Relatively close to school
Learn more about our student housing options by requesting more information or visiting us.
Accreditation
Our Veterinary Technology program is currently accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The address and telephone number of the American Veterinary Medical Association are 1931 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 925-8070.
Fox College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's degrees and diplomas. The address and telephone number of the Higher Learning Commission are 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, (800) 621-7440. The Higher Learning Commission is listed as a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. You can verify our status by going to www.foxcollege.edu. Go to the footer on the page and you can click the box that says "Higher Learning Commission" to see the details of our institutional accreditation.
Academic Catalog
The school academic catalog contains specific information about school policies. You can find information on admissions policies and practices, contact information for accrediting and state licensing agencies, information on tuition and fees, refund policies, graduation and employment information, credit transfer policies, accommodations for disabilities, Title IX information, and other consumer information.
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Transcripts For Alumni
If you are an alum and looking for a transcript, we have made it easy. Please click here, fill out the form, pay the small fee, and your official transcript will be in the mail.