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Printed on 1/25/2026

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Veterinary Technician

Locations Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Appleton
Some courses may be available at multiple locations.
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Estimated Cost

Costs may not include all books or all materials and supplies. Some textbook costs may be included in the estimated program cost.

$11,928.13*
Cost based on current tuition and fees
$988.00
Additional materials and supplies
$2,716.10
Textbooks

* Tuition and fees are subject to change. For more details, see Cost of Attendance (PDF).

Admissions

Skills Assessment

An academic skills assessment is required for admission into this program or the following: High School GPA of 2.75 or higher OR provide completion of associate’s or higher degree OR; 165 or higher on your 2014 series GED tests OR; ACT OR Accuplacer to waive to the general education level; The cost of the Accuplacer assessment is $15; Catalog #: 94100100; Learn more at www.fvtc.edu/Assessment.

High School Transcript

Submit a final, official high school transcript or an official copy of GED/HSED certification scores. Current high school students must submit an official in-progress transcript and a final official transcript after graduation.

Additional Information

Veterinary Technician Program students are required to be vaccinated for Rabies; To ensure your safety, you will be required to provide Rabies vaccination documentation prior to the start of core coursework.

Program is accepting 30 full time and 20 part time students each Fall Term

This program includes a full-time summer session between Year 1 and Year 2: Surgical Nursing 1 is ONLY offered in summer.

**Please review** [**this guide**](https://www.fvtc.edu/Portals/0/PDFs/Programs/Vet-Tech-Checklist.pdf) for complete admissions and program information.

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a program GPA of 2.0 (C in both cases).

To be successful and safe in this program, students must meet the minimum requirements for English language proficiency (high intermediate at a minimum, with advanced level preferred). Students who do not meet these requirements can get help by enrolling in FVTC’s [Intensive English program](https://www.fvtc.edu/global-education/learn-english).

There is an estimated wait time of approximately 1 -2 years AFTER your admit term to enter CORE courses; while waiting to start CORE courses, you may choose to take general education courses required for your program. Even if you’ve completed all your general education courses, you must still follow the wait time outlined above before starting your core courses.

NOTE:  Taking general education coursework BEFORE you are admitted to the program is NOT advised. Taking courses early does NOT decrease wait time to start the program. Also, students are not eligible to use financial aid until they are admitted to the program, and taking courses early may actually impact financial aid eligibility while waiting for a core seat. Many students opt to 'save' general education classes to maintain FA eligibility during core coursework. Please work with your academic advisor to draft a Master Advising Plan upon admission.

**High Demand**
This is a high-demand program of study. We offer a limited number of spots each term, depending on capacity. To learn more about the admissions or waitlist process for high demand programs, please visit [https://www.fvtc.edu/HighDemand](https://www.fvtc.edu/admissions/high-demand-programs).

Program Outcomes

  • Administer prescribed and therapeutic medications
  • Demonstrate patient management for anesthetic, surgical, and dental nursing procedures
  • Integrate all aspects of patient management for medical nursing procedures
  • Manage veterinary business functions
  • Perform laboratory procedures
  • Produce diagnostic images

Accreditation

[![Logo](https://www.fvtc.edu/Portals/0/Images/FVTC%20Images/PoS/cvtea.png)](www.fvtc.edu)

The program has received Initial Accreditation from the AVMA-CVTEA, which allows graduates to complete the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and become a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).

**VTNE Three-year Pass Percentage for Fox Valley Technical College** 
* Time frame reported - 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2024
* Total number of graduates taking exam for the first time - 33
* Three year VTNE pass percentage - 82% (national pass rate: 66%)


Start anywhere. Many credits can apply toward future programs.
College Credit Transfer Options

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Career Services is here to help you with your employment needs. Our services begin when you enroll as an FVTC student and continue throughout your employment career.

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Contact Enrollment Services for questions about admissions, financial aid, registration, tuition and credit transfer.

Admissions Center

Email: admissionsspecialist@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-735-4740
Text: 920-294-1738
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Credit Transfer Options

They're your credits. Take them with you!

Whether you’re an incoming student, transferring to another two-year college or pursuing your bachelor’s degree, we make it easy for you to seamlessly transfer your credits. With full accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, we offer credit transfer agreements with more than 65 two-and four-year colleges.

Transfer In

Many students come to Fox Valley Tech with credits they’ve already earned, either while in high school or at other colleges and universities. It’s also possible to be granted credit for career-related knowledge and skills you’ve already mastered.

Transfer Out

Is a four-year degree in your future? Save time and money by starting here. You can earn your associate degree at Fox Valley Tech, then apply your credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Or easily transfer your credits to other two-year colleges.

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Email: admissionsspecialist@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-735-4740
Text: 920-294-1738