It's recommended that students complete prerequisite requirements first as they can improve success in the testing requirement.

If fulfilling any of the prerequisite requirements with courses completed in high school, college, or at Madison College, a grade of C or better is required. A grade of C- will not be accepted.

ALGEBRA

Students must demonstrate algebra competency in one of the following ways:

1. Test Scores: Minimum test score must be from September 1, 2014 to present:

• ACT Math 20+
• ACCUPLACER (Elementary Algebra) 65+
• COMPASS (Algebra) 40+
• ATI-TEAS (formerly TEAS-V) Math 63.3%+
   

2. Courses: One semester of college-level algebra. Madison College courses that satisfy this requirements are:

• College Math (10804107) or higher
• Mathematical Reasoning (10804134) or higher
• Applied Math for Chemistry (77854756)
   

3. Educational Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related biological science

CHEMISTRY

Students must demonstrate chemistry competency in one of the following ways:

1. One year of high school chemistry with lab components; high school chemistry classes must be college-preparatory

2. One semester of college-level chemistry with lab components. Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:

• General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry (20806201)
• General Chemistry (10806134) or higher

Note:  Chemistry for Non-Science Majors (20806200), Chemistry for the Community or similar classes do not satisfy this requirement.

BIOLOGY

Students must demonstrate biology competency in one of the following ways:

1. One year of high school biology with lab components

2. One semester of college-level biology with lab components. Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:

• Introductory Zoology (20806203)
• Principles of Animal Biology (10806105)
• Prep for Basic Biology (10836113) or higher

ENGLISH AND READING

Students must demonstrate English and reading competency in one of the following ways:

1. Test Scores: Minimum test score from September 1, 2014 to present:

• English competency – Students may demonstrate English competency in one of the following ways:
  • ACT English 15+
  • COMPASS English 46+
  • ACCUPLACER Write 5+ and ACCUPLACER Sentence 70+
  • ACCUPLACER Write 4+ AND ACCUPLACER Sentence 86+
  • ATI-TEAS (formerly TEAS-V) English/Language Usage 60%+
     
• Reading Competency - Students may demonstrate reading competency in one of the following ways:
  • ACT Reading 18+
  • COMPASS Reading 80+
  • ACCUPLACER Reading 80+
  • ATI-TEAS (formerly TEAS-V) Reading 69%+
     

2. Courses: Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:

• Written Communication (10801195) or higher
• English 1 (20801201) or higher
• Academic Writing 5&6 AND College Reading Strategies (10808101) or Intro Reading & Study Skills (10838105)

3. Educational Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher

Because completion of the prerequisite requirement can improve success in the testing requirement students are encouraged to complete the prerequisite requirement prior to testing.

Students must be able to demonstrate academic readiness in one of the following ways:

1. Composite test score from September 1, 2014 to present:

• ATI-TEAS (formerly TEAS-V): composite score 58.7%+
• ACT: composite score 22+

2. Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related biological science

As soon as students are placed into a pre-petition status, they will be added to a program-specific Petition Workshop via BlackBoard. This workshop is mandatory and will provide additional insight into the program as well as institutional resources and advisor support. Students must log into BlackBoard to review what is required for completion of the workshop.

Your Degree Progress Report will determine if you have met the petition requirements. Completion will be identified by transfer credit, test scores, final grades, or an in-progress enrollment status. Review the Petition Process for additional details on how and when to petition.

During the course of the program, you must demonstrate the ability to perform these essential functions safely, reliably and efficiently within the scope of practice. If you need accommodations to help you perform these functions, contact our Disability Resource Services office.

After you complete the petition form, you will be notified within 45 calendar days of the close of the priority petition window. Decisions about being awarded a seat are final. You may register for core program courses only if you are awarded a seat.

If selected, you will receive instructions regarding the below required items. Failure to successfully complete these required items may result in the forfeiture of the awarded space and starting the application process from the beginning.

• Complete the Veterinary Technician Job Shadow Form.
• Consult your physician:
  • It's recommended that Veterinary Technician students get a physical exam before starting the program. Discuss pre-exposure rabies and Hepatitis B immunizations with your physician.
  • All Veterinary Technician program students are required to have Student Accident Insurance at the minimum.
• Attend a mandatory Advising and Registration session. Students awarded a seat in the core program will receive additional information on these sessions. 
• Enroll in core program courses. Students that are awarded a seat are expected to start the core program for the awarded term. Students that choose not to begin the core program courses or are not able to begin core program courses will be discontinued from the pre-petition status and must start the application process from the beginning.

A background check is not required for entry into the Veterinary Technician program. However, convictions of crimes or pending charges may be grounds for denial of license if the circumstances of the conviction or charge are related to professional practice. Contact the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for more information at 608-224-4353 or email at datcpVEB@wi.gov.