Offered by College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Canada, Diploma in Veterinary Technician is a diploma in Veterinary Medicine programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,685 per semester (CAD 1,301 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Veterinary Medicine
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 1,301 / semester
International tuition: CAD 4,685 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Veterinary Technician is a two-year diploma at College of the North Atlantic that trains students in anesthesia, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, surgical assistance, and veterinary nursing across companion animals, horses, cattle, birds, and exotic species. The program is delivered on-campus at the Prince Philip Drive campus through the School of Health Sciences and holds provisional accreditation from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association until March 2028. Admission requires a High School Graduation Certificate with a 60 percent overall average including English, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry credits, a College Transition Certificate, or Adult Basic Education (Level III) graduation with the Degree and Technical Profile. Volunteer or work experience with animals is preferred and considered in competitive ranking, and accepted students must complete a criminal record screening and provide proof of a three-step rabies vaccine series and tetanus immunization. The program begins each September.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must complete one of: a High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average including English 3201, Mathematics, Biology 2201 and 3201, and Chemistry 3202, each at the required minimum; a College Transition Certificate with the corresponding English, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry courses; or Adult Basic Education (Level III) graduation with the Degree and Technical Profile at a 60% overall average including the required English, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry courses. Volunteer or work experience with animals is preferred, though not required, and is considered in competitive ranking. Accepted applicants must complete a Criminal Record Screening/Check and provide proof of a three-step rabies vaccine series and tetanus (Td) immunization. Applicants whose first language is not English must present an IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in Speaking, 7.5 in Listening, 6.5 in Reading, and 7.0 in Writing.
