Overview

Through the Veterinary Technology degree from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) you’ll develop the skills needed for both small and large animal practices. You’ll gain experience in nursing care, diagnostic procedures, anesthesia, surgical preparation, laboratory work and client communication.

This programme is designed to meet the demands of the evolving veterinary industry, ensuring you graduate with the expertise employers seek. Your career opportunities could include work at veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities or livestock operations. You might also explore opportunities in wildlife rehabilitation, diagnostic laboratories or pharmaceutical companies. With its strong focus on practical training and industry relevance, the Veterinary Technology programme equips you with the knowledge and skills to excel in a fulfilling career in animal healthcare.

This programme is PGWP eligible. Please consult NAIT website for additional information.

Career opportunities:

Upon graduation of the programme, 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.

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Programme Structure

At NAIT’s Animal Health Clinic, Veterinary Technology students gain hands-on experience by providing basic veterinary care to dogs and cats owned by NAIT staff and students.

This real-world training includes:

spays
neuters
vaccinations
teeth cleaning

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Health Informatics Animal Science View 10 other Bachelors in Health Informatics in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

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)

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Tuition Fees

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16830 CAD / year

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5724 CAD / year

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Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

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