Veterinary Technician Requirements and Application

UWRF Animal Science Transfer Students

Admissions Requirements

• Complete Online application form
  • Apply Here
• Confirmation of enrollment at UWRF

Program-Specific Requirements

• Submit an official UWRF transcript
• Review and sign Background Check Disclosure
• Review and sign Functional Abilities Disclosure
• Review and sign Rabies Vaccination Disclosure
• Submit Background Check fee
• Have an acceptable Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check, National Criminal Background Check, Minnesota Caregiver Background Check (if applicable), and other states, if applicable. Background Check may affect ability to secure internship placement and the ability to find employment after graduation
• Complete and submit Veterinary Technician Job Shadow Form documenting an 8-hour volunteer shadowing experience in an approved clinical setting prior to registering for Veterinary Technician core coursework
• Participate in a mandatory program orientation session
• Complete rabies vaccination requirement
• COVID vaccination---highly recommended
  • NOTE: Decision to not receive vaccinations may limit ability to obtain internship placement based upon meeting site placement requirements.