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Diploma in Veterinary Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Canada
CAD 21528
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 150
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
63%
Min GPA
Program Overview
A veterinary technologist is a valuable member of the animal health-care team who performs a large range of tasks, such as nursing, diagnostic procedures and client interactions, to assist veterinarians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in animals. The program focuses on practical skills used in both small and large animal practices, including lab work, x-rays and medical and surgical nursing.
What You Will Learn
Hands-on, industry-relevant training
You can expect to spend, on average:
- 30 hours per week attending classes over the course of a semester
- 15 - 20 hours per week studying and completing class assignments
You’ll train in NAIT’s Animal Health Clinic, which provides basic veterinary services for dogs and cats owned by NAIT staff and students. It’s here where you’ll receive hands-on experience in procedures that include spays and neuters, vaccinations and teeth cleaning.
As a Veterinary Technology student, you must handle ill or injured animals of all shapes and sizes. You’ll travel to farms and animal hospitals and treat more than just dogs and cats. To be successful in this program – and career – having a genuine interest in the treatment of all animals is a must!
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0
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):
- 63% in each of
- Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2)
- Grade 12 Biology (Biology 30)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (Chemistry 30)
- 63% in each of
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
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Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 150
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
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