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undergraduate

Degree

Diploma in Veterinary Technician

Course code: #H258

undergraduate

Degree

Diploma in Veterinary Technician

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $15,790 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Field-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01

Overview

Diploma in Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technicians assist the Veterinarian in the medical care of animals. Duties include radiography (taking x-rays), nursing, dentistry, nutritional support, minor surgery and laboratory procedures for animals

This program at St. Clair College will appeal to students with experience related to animals. They must have a strong background in science and math and good communication skills

Due to the physical demands of the job, they should also have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 kg.

Program Highlights

  • Accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
  • Teaching hospital accredited by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario
  • Facilities and animal use are approved by the Canadian Council on Animal Care.
  • Accredited by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.
  • Work experience during semesters two and four.
  • Graduates are eligible to write the North American Veterinary Technician exam to qualify for registration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$22,690

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,080
Accommodation 1 bed room $6,900
Tuition 1 person $15,790

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency Results
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

78
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

51
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

169
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • Duolingo score of 100

Applicants who do not have the minimum TOEFL or IELTS score will be required to write the English Proficiency Test (CanTEST) after arrival at the College. 

Students who do not pass the CanTEST will need to register in the St. Clair College English as an English for Academic Purpose (EAP) program prior to entering post-secondary programs.


Academic background and requirement

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus successful completion of:

  • Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U
  • Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
  • Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
  • Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)

OR

  • Equivalent courses from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program or the Academic and Career Entrance program.

Because of the unique nature of this program, it is recommended that before applying for the program you:

  • Interview a Registered Veterinary Technician
  • Obtain experience in a veterinary clinic

A score is determined for each applicant derived from the required subjects for admission. Scores are then ranked by highest score and selection is made for the available positions and places on the waiting list.

A score for a current high school applicant is determined for each applicant from the overall average of all Grade 11 courses and the first semester of Grade 12 courses

Applicants must be registered in all required courses in order to be considered.

Applicants will be ranked by highest score and selection will be made on a conditional basis for the available positions and places on the waiting list.

Career opportunities

  • Veterinary Surgical Technician
  • Marine Veterinary Technician
  • Animal Nutrition Technician
  • Animal Behavior Vet Technician

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