Diploma in Veterinary Technician

Northern College - Haileybury Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,372/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 8,655 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

640 Latchford St, Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0, Canada

Diploma in Veterinary Technician

Program Overview

This two-year diploma program is suited to students who are interested in working with animals. The program will provide them with the knowledge and animal handling skills required to be an integral team player within veterinary practices, research facilities, or other animal related industry.

Students will learn to perform basic patient examination, collect data on vital signs, administer medications and prepare pharmaceuticals as prescribed by a veterinarian. They will explore anesthesia, animal nursing, surgical assistance, dental prophylactic procedures, diagnostic laboratory work and tests, such as blood chemistries, culture and sensitivity, and electrocardiograms. This program covers veterinary practice management skills including computer applications, recognizing behavioral signs of small animals and educating and counseling clients in the area of pet nutrition.

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English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO 

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