Overview

Veterinary 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

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Applications Deadline: Once program is full

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Health Informatics Animal Science View 12 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine 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.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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115

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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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21528 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 598 CAD per credit during 24 months.
National

5616 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 156 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.

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