Overview

You benefit from learning in the 10,100 square-foot Veterinary Learning Centre and Clinic. This facility includes a reception area, exam rooms, husbandry area, surgical suite, dental suite, radiography room and more. This facility is similar to a real-life small animal clinic, enabling you to have an on-campus learning experience using the equipment you would also use in the field.

As a student in the Veterinary Technician program at Algonquin College , you have the unique opportunity to provide medical care to shelter animals and help prepare them for adoption. While in the program, you become a vital member of the veterinary health care team, developing and acquiring valuable knowledge and skills that can then be applied to a variety of areas within the Veterinary Learning Centre and Clinic.

This includes:

physical exams and patient care
preparing and administering medications
specimen collection and sample analysis
surgical assisting and anesthesia
producing diagnostic radiographs
providing nutritional support

Careers

Graduates may find employment as veterinary technicians in small, large, or mixed animal veterinary practices, humane societies, veterinary pharmaceutical, medical equipment and nutrition industries, zoological parks, university and research facilities and provincial and federal government agencies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Care and Etymology
Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
Ethology
Clinical Practices
Ethics and Animal Welfare

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Be sure to apply by the Equal Consideration deadline of February 1. You can apply after February 1 and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine View 8 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

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

English Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 70% or higher.
Mathematics Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent) with a grade of 70% or higher.
Biology Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 70% or higher.
Chemistry Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 70% or higher.
All applicants must complete an assessment of their knowledge and skills through the Test Centre, and pay an exam fee. Results from the Algonquin College Health Program Admissions Test (AC-HPAT) will be utilized to establish minimum eligibility and applicant ranking. The AC-HPAT can only be written once per academic cycle. For further information on the HPAT and how to book your assessment, please visit Algonquin`s Test Centre.
Recognition of post-secondary credentials is given during the selection process for this program.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18302 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9151 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

6500 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3250 CAD per semester during 24 months.

National:

Semester 2,4: $2,242
Semester 3: $2,253

International:

Semester 2,4: $8,392
Semester 3: $8,404

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Veterinary Technician.

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Overview

Careers

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Ottawa

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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