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Veterinary Technician

66 Credit Associate Degree

The Veterinary Technician Associate Degree program will prepare learners with the skills necessary to provide medical and nursing care for a variety of animal species including dogs, cats, cattle, birds, pigs, small mammals, horses, and reptiles. Classroom instruction is combined with hands-on learning opportunities to expose learners to the essential functions and skills they will need to be successful in this career. Learners will have the opportunity to work closely with the NTC dairy farm operation and take several classes concentrating on dairy medicine and will also complete an internship in a veterinary practice to apply their learning in real world situations. Jobs in this field are generally physical and require the strength to lift and carry 50 pounds. Learners interested in this career should have a strong background in biological sciences. Additionally, learners looking to be successful in this occupation should have the aptitude to work with animals, possess good oral and written communication skills, and have excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Starting Salary

$22,142–$25,822
Average, according to Economic Modeling Specialists International and Employer Survey Data

Financial Aid

Available
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The application takes just a few minutes to complete.

Availability

Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.

100%
Wausau
30-40%
Antigo
30-40%
Medford
30-40%
Phillips
30-40%
Spencer
30-40%
Wittenberg
30-40%
Online

* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.

Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

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

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Emergency Veterinary Technician
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Veterinary Assistant

Courses

The Veterinary Technician Associate Degree is a 66 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

First Term

VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 1.00
VETERINARY OFFICE PROCEDURES 2.00
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 3.00
ORIENTATION TO VETERINARY STUDIES 1.00
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN CALCULATIONS 1.00
EQUINE HANDLING AND BEHAVIOR 1 1.00
VERTEBRATE ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 3.00
VERTEBRATE ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2 3.00
MICROBIOLOGY 4.00
COLLEGE 101 1.00

Second Term

COMPANION ANIMAL & EQUINE DISEASES 3.00
ANIMAL NURSING 1 3.00
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 1 2.00
VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY 1 2.00
DAIRY NUTRITION 2.00
BOVINE REPRODUCTION 2.00

Third Term

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP 4.00
ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3.00

Fourth Term

CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 2 3.00
EQUINE HEALTH MANAGEMENT 1.00
ANIMAL NURSING 2 3.00
VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY 2 2.00
INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3.00
INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3.00

Fifth Term

LIVESTOCK DISEASES 2.00
ANIMAL RESEARCH METHODS - AALAS 2.00
ANIMAL NURSING 3 3.00
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3.00
ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3.00
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3.00
INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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Accreditation

NTC is in the process of applying for accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association and will provide updates as they become available. Students who graduate prior to accreditation being granted will not be eligible to sit for the national and state certification exams.

Transfer Information

The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.

School Name Degree Name
Colorado State University - Global Business Management
Colorado State University - Global Human Services
Colorado State University - Global Information Technology
Colorado State University - Global Project Management
Lakeland University Accounting
Lakeland University Business Administration
Lakeland University Communication
Lakeland University Computer Science
Lakeland University Criminal Justice
Lakeland University Food Safety and Quality
Lakeland University Hospitality Management
Lakeland University Management Information System
Lakeland University Marketing
Lakeland University Organizational Management
Lakeland University Psychology
Milwaukee School of Engineering Bachelor of Business Administration in Technical Sales
Northern Michigan University BS in Applied Workplace Leadership
Purdue University Global BS in Business Administration
Purdue University Global BS in Health Care Administration
Purdue University Global BS in Professional Studies
Rasmussen College Accelerated Business Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Business Systems Analysis
Rasmussen College Accelerated Criminal Justice - Leadership and Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Early Childhood Education Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Finance
Rasmussen College Accelerated Healthcare Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Human Resources and Organizational Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Human Services
Rasmussen College Accelerated Marketing-Digital Marketing
Rasmussen College Accelerated Supply Chain and Logistics Management
UW Green Bay B.A.S Organizational Leadership
UW Oshkosh BAS in Organizational Studies
UW Stevens Point Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
UW Stout BS in Career, Technical Education and Training
UW Stout BS in Management
UW Whitewater Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

Admissions Process

Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.

Before you apply, you should know

After admission to the college, you will be considered a pre-veterinary technician student. Students are eligible to submit a financial aid application at this point and can work to complete general education and prerequisite courses as laid out in the program curriculum. Students interested in beginning the core veterinary technician program courses will submit an online form during designated petition dates.

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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. The $30.00 application fee is being waived at this time.

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Then, submit one of the following

Documentation can be sent via email to admissions@ntc.edu, via mail, addressed to: Northcentral Technical College, ATTN: Admissions, 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401, or delivered in person to any NTC campus.

  • High school transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Contact the high school you attended if you do not have a copy of your transcript.
  • ACT composite score of 18 or above. Request an ACT College Report from ACT or contact the high school you graduated from if you do not have a copy on hand.
  • Accuplacer scores. Score requirements vary by program and version of the Accuplacer test that was taken. For more details, please contact Admissions. If you did not take the Accuplacer at NTC, contact the college at which you took it to obtain a copy of your scores.
  • College transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 over a minimum of 12 credits, earned at a single college.

If you do not meet any one of the above criteria, don’t worry, complete the application anyway and we will contact you to discuss your options.

What’s Next?

We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.