The Veterinary Technician program uses a competitive admissions process. The petition process is how you gain acceptance into the core classes for this program.
Petitioning happens only during specific times during the year, but applications are accepted for programs with petition requirements at any time. When you are ready to get started in program specific courses and have met petition eligibility requirements, you will submit a petition and follow the process for your program to determine admittance to program classes.
Petition Prerequisites
To be eligible to petition, you must be enrolled in or have completed any petition prerequisites for your program.
- Veterinary Medical Terminology with a grade of “C” or better
- Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology 1 with a grade of “C” or better. A grade of “C-” does not meet grade requirements
Preparing to Petition
To be considered for admission, students will need to earn a minimum cumulative HESI score of 50%.
Ready to Petition?
The petition process happens each spring and fall. To begin the process you will need to complete the online form. The online form will only be available on this page during the times listed below.
- Next petition form available: Monday, April 8, 2024 – Sunday, April 21, 2024 for a fall 2024 start.
- HESI A2 Exam: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
What’s Next?
We’ll review your form submission and make sure you meet all of the petition requirements. Then we will send you a letter outlining your next steps.
Please note that while it’s not part of the competitive admissions process, this program requires a Health Record. Acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a health record, however, documentation is required prior to the start of core Veterinary Technician program courses.
Questions?
Email healthpetition@ntc.edu or call 715-803-1645.