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Ridgewater’s Veterinary Technology program is academically rigorous, and it takes a highly motivated individual to succeed. Students must have better than average ability to master a sizeable course load of scientific and medical material in a relatively short time.

A high school diploma or equivalent is necessary for acceptance into Â鶹ÊÓƵ, in addition, Veterinary Technology students are required to have:

• 1 year of high school Biology and Chemistry with a ‘C’ grade or above
• Be at College Level Reading:
  • 2.6 cumulative HS GPA, or
  • ACT Reading section score of 21 or above, or
  • Next Generation Accuplacer Reading score of 250, or
  • Take English 0980 and English 1209 with a ‘C’ grade or above
• Have demonstrated knowledge of Math/Algebra:
  • 2.8 GPA and C- or above in Algebra 2, or
  • ACT Math score of 22 or above, or
  • Accuplacer Advanced Algebra & Functions score of 220 or above, or
  • Take Math 0990 with a ‘C’ grade or above

*One semester of college-level Biology and Chemistry with a ‘C-’ grade or above may be used in place of the high school requirement.

Students who have taken college level coursework should contact Admissions Office.

Veterinary Science Profession Interview Form

Students are required to complete the Veterinary Science Profession Interview Form by interviewing a credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT) who is currently employed in a veterinary clinic setting. This form is emailed to accepted pre–Veterinary Technology students who have completed all required prerequisites or have remaining prerequisites in progress. Submission of the completed interview form is required for full admission into the Veterinary Technology program. This requirement is set by Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s accrediting body, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Vaccinations

Effective August 2024, all current and incoming Veterinary Technology students must have received the rabies immunization series and tetanus immunization.  These immunizations are an accreditation requirement and admission to the program cannot be allowed without proof of vaccines.

Health Insurance

Health insurance is also a requirement for admission into the Veterinary Technology program.

Vet Tech Shadowing Experience

After acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program, students are highly encouraged to complete a minimum of 20 hours of shadowing experience with a credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT) in a veterinary clinic setting. This shadowing experience should be completed prior to the start of fall semester classes and is designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to the daily responsibilities and expectations of the profession. More information will be given during the course registration process, and there is a verification form that will be given at this time.

Student Shadowing

Although not an admissions requirement, we strongly encourage students to shadow a current Ridgewater Veterinary Technology student.