Veterinary Technology Diploma

Admission Requirements: Selective admission. ACADEMIC: Grade 12 or equivalent; English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 at C+ minimum (TRU accepts, in place of that mark, ESAL 0570 taken with ESAL 0580, or else ENGL 0600 or ENGL 0601); Foundations of Math 11 at C+ minimum or equivalent; and Life Sciences 11 at C+ minimum or equivalent. Anatomy and Physiology 12 is strongly recommended. MANDATORY APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: transcripts from every high school and post-secondary institution, issued directly to TRU by the institution; proof of Canadian citizenship (a copy of a birth certificate or passport) or a copy of a permanent resident card; a resume or CV noting relevant work experience, certifications and awards; a Registered Veterinary Technologist interview, in which you interview a certified veterinary professional; a Know, Wonder, Learn questionnaire completed after watching two set videos; a four-to-seven-minute introduction video; and three references, one of which must come from animal-related work or volunteer experience — references from family members or friends are not accepted. Links to the interview form, questionnaire and referee forms are sent after you submit the application. LANGUAGE: a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who did not complete their high-school or post-secondary education in Canada must supply a language proficiency test such as TOEFL or IELTS meeting TRU's English Language Proficiency Requirements for Academic Study. Consultation with practising Registered Veterinary Technologists is mandatory, and TRU expects applicants to have hands-on interest in animal care through farms, the SPCA, wildlife refuges or similar.