Overview

Learn directly from faculty members who are experts in the field, gain hands-on experience and master the fundamentals of helping improve the health and well-being of animals with the Veterinary Technician course from Fanshawe College.

With labour market demand for Veterinary Technicians projected to grow now and into the future, transform your passion for helping animals into an engaging career.

While our Veterinary Technician programme focuses on companion animals, you will also learn about exotic animals, laboratory animals, wildlife and agricultural animals. You will be able to support various veterinary practitioners, public health officers and biomedical research scientists, opening the door to varied career options.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 01.8301. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Areas of animal study include:

behaviour

nutrition

clinical pathology

microbiology

radiography

anatomy

physiology

genetics

Career

Graduates find employment in veterinary hospitals, small animal clinics, animal dental practices, diagnostic labs, animal shelters, wildlife sanctuaries, research facilities, and zoos. Additional occupations include working in veterinary pharmaceutical sales, livestock health management and food animal inspections.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Mathematics

Veterinary Nursing

Veterinary Medical Terminology

Anatomy & Physiology for Vt

Animal Behaviour for VT

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 14 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

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Language

English

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PTE Academic

53

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

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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

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105

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PTE Academic

53

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, mature student status, with the following:

English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course

Mathematics: Grade 12 C or U, or Grade 11 U or M, or equivalent course

Biology: Grade 11 C or U, or equivalent course

Chemistry: Grade 12 C or Grade 11 U, or equivalent course

OR

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees Ontario College Certificate

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29034 CAD / year

≈ 29034 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

7359 CAD / year

≈ 7359 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Areas of animal study include:

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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