Clinical Assisting experience is preferred over kennel and reception work. Work experience with animals other than family pets is required. Application must be returned to Purdue Admissions on or before December 15 of the year prior to admission. Notification of acceptance will occur before February 15 for the associate degree class that begins in June summer school and freshman class of BS program beginning in August. Motivation, maturity, communication skills, leadership, aptitude, and academic achievement factors are all important.
Enrollment is limited and is based on selection criteria.
Admission Requirements into BS curriculum for Graduate Veterinary Technicians Admission of graduate veterinary technicians into the second phase of the curriculum BS program is informal and ongoing until classes are filled with graduate veterinary technicians. An associate degree in veterinary technology from Purdue or graduation from another AVMA-accredited college veterinary technology program is required for admission. This site also includes instructions for completing your application, and a questionnaire for estimating Financial Aid. The Program Advisor or Director will interview the applicant via telephone to discuss their focus, goals and potential as a student.