Overview
Animal Health Technology from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 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.
Careers
Upon graduation of the program, you will find a wide range of employment options, from assisting veterinarians in private practice to working at animal research facilities and zoos.
As an animal health technologist, you will have the hands-on skills to perform a variety of tasks including laboratory analysis of blood, urine and fecal samples. You’ll also be able to assist and perform radiographic procedures, and assist in anesthetic and surgical procedures.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Immunology and Infectious Diseases of Companion Animals
- Clinics: Theory and Practice
- Anatomic Pathophysiology: Support and Movement
- Clinical Laboratory Procedures
- Animal Behavior and Handling
- Medical Records Management
- Medical and Surgical Nursing
- Anatomic Pathophysiology: Function and Continuity
- Anesthesiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
Applications can be submitted any time, but we recommend submitting your application at least 90 days before the application deadline.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine Health Informatics Animal Sciences View 13 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- English 30-1 or English 30-2
- Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- A Verification of Work-Related Hours and Experience form must accompany the application showing completion of 40 hours of meaningful animal-health work experience at a veterinary clinic within the past 5 years, approved by a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT). VMA graduates do not have to provide this.
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
- Online Interview
Tuition Fee
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International
13800 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 460 CAD per credit during 24 months. -
National
3960 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 132 CAD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Edmonton
1201 - 1992 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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