Seneca Polytechnic

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Veterinary Technician

Seneca Polytechnic

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Veterinary/Animal Health tech./Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,307
Scholarships:8
Careers:Veterinary Assistants and Animal Health Technologists

Description:

This program trains para-professional personnel to support and complement veterinary practitioners, public health officers, and biomedical research scientists. As a student in VTE, you will study animal behaviour, small, large and laboratory animal nursing, dentistry, anaesthesiology, nutrition, clinical pathology, paritology, microbiology, radiography, pharmacology, surgical techniques, comparative anatomy and physiology, genetics, and liberal studies. You will also learn animal care and responsibilities, as they are important components of the program. Your studies will include small group hands–on learning and comprehensive instruction in small, large and laboratory companion animals.

Prerequisites:

Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0]

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on April 03, 2023