This program is designed for students interested in a career working with and caring for animals. Students enrolled in the program will receive the technical training and knowledge required to become veterinary technicians working in association with practising veterinarians. The program features a comprehensive range of courses and training related to the care of food and laboratory animals, as well as companion and sport animals. All students will complete a four-week externship (industry placement) during the final semester.
This program is fully accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
This program is offered at the Ridgetown Campus [1] of the University of Guelph in two options: Conventional and Alternative Delivery [2]
Admission Requirements
For information on admission requirements visit the Ridgetown Campus website. [3]
Sample First Year Courses
Semester 1
- Medical Exercises I
- Microbiology, Cytology and Hematology I
- Foundations of Veterinary Technology
- Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I
- Companion Animal Management
- Communications and Veterinary Software
Semester 2
- Livestock Production and Management
- Medical Exercises II
- Urinalysis
- Pharmacology and Applied Calculations
- Hematology II
- Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II
Career Opportunities
- Veterinary technician
- Animal research technician
- Specialty or referral hospital technician
- Livestock production manager
Questions
Our OAC Student Liaison team is here to help! Have you applied to or are you considering this program, but have some questions? Not sure who to ask? Ask us! Our team of program experts will happily answer your questions or direct them to the people who can. Ask your questions here. [5]