Diploma in Veterinary Technology

The Veterinary Technology program at our Agricultural Campus in Truro N.S. will get you there. This program is accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association so youll be prepared to work as a technician with practicing veterinarians researchers and other professionals who work with animals in medical or scientific environments. You will also gain the knowledge to provide critical care including anesthesia.While our focus is on small animal private practice youll be exposed to a variety of species including livestock equine exotics and lab animal species while you study here. This will give you entry-level skills wherever your career takes you. In this two-year diploma program youll take a variety of courses in animal medicine and nursing clinical exercises and pathology anatomy physiology and pathophysiology. To reflect the majority of employment opportunities in Atlantic Canada the program is oriented mainly towards companion animals. However youll also learn about large animal practice lab animals and alternative pet medicine.

Students must haveCompletion of secondary school (Grade 12)A minimum overall average of 70 in five academic Grade 12 coursesA final grade of at least 70 in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject.