Program Availability *
Veterinary Technician
| Locations |
Spring 2027 |
Appleton |
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Some courses may be available at multiple locations.
Key
Accepting applications for this term
Applications no longer accepted for this term
Estimated Cost
Costs may not include all books or all materials and supplies. Some textbook costs may be included in the estimated program cost.
$12,384.14*
Cost based on current tuition and fees
* Tuition and fees are subject to change. For more details, see Cost of Attendance (PDF).
Admissions
High Demand
This is a high-demand program of study. We offer a limited number of full-time or part-time spots each term, depending on capacity. To learn more about the admissions or waitlist process for high demand programs, please visit www.fvtc.edu/HighDemand.
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 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.
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.
Vet Chem
NOTE: Your program requires that you complete Animal Anatomy and Physiology which has the following prerequisite: 1 credit HS Chemistry OR Gen Chemistry (10-806-134) with C or better. Gen Chem requires an Algebra Accuplacer score of 250 or higher.
Vet Tech Rabies Vac
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.
Accreditation
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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%)