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Diploma in Veterinary Technician
Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus, Canada
CAD 17545
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 95
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The two-year Veterinary Technician Ontario College Diploma program prepares you to enter the profession by offering an authentic learning experience working alongside highly credentialed professionals in our on-campus veterinary medical facility and in our partnering facilities in the local community.
You benefit from learning in the 10,100 square-foot Veterinary Learning Centre and Clinic. This facility includes a reception area, exam rooms, husbandry area, surgical suite, dental suite, radiography room and more. This facility is similar to a real-life small animal clinic, enabling you to have an on-campus learning experience using the equipment you would also use in the field.
As a student, you have the unique opportunity to provide medical care to shelter animals, helping to prepare them for adoption. While in the program, you become a vital member of the veterinary health care team who develops and acquires valuable knowledge and skills that can then be applied to a variety of areas within the Veterinary Learning Centre and Clinic while working with these animals. This includes:
- Physical exams and patient care
- Preparing and administering medications
- Specimen collection and sample analysis
- Surgical assisting and anesthesia
- Producing diagnostic radiographs
- Providing nutritional support
Additional benefits of this program are its numerous accreditations. It is accredited by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians; certified by the Canadian Council of Animal Care; and registered with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Graduates are eligible for consideration for registration by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians and by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
This challenging and rewarding program offers quality academics and practical experiences, which provide a solid foundation for graduates who are entering various career paths within the exciting profession of veterinary technician. Graduates of this program may find employment in a variety of professional settings, which include:
- Small, large, or mixed animal veterinary practices
- Animal shelters
- Veterinary pharmaceutical companies
- Medical equipment and nutritional sales
- Zoological parks and wildlife facilities
- Research facilities
- Provincial and federal government agencies
- Post-secondary institutions and regulatory bodies
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 42 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 22
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 45
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0 Minimum Literacy - 110.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- English Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 70% or higher
- Mathematics Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent) with a grade of 70% or higher
- Biology Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 70% or higher
- Chemistry Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 70% or higher
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
17545
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 95
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
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