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As the companion and large animal industries continue to grow, the importance of animal care and wellness grows too. If you have an interest in the field of animal health, then training at Ridgetown Campus to become a Veterinary Technician is the right career path for you!
Two Delivery Method Options
We are pleased to offer two delivery methods of the Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology. Both delivery methods cover the same course content and offer practical training, but they vary in length and how the program is delivered.
Conventional Delivery
- 2-year program, full-time at Ridgetown Campus (Ridgetown, ON) in the fall and winter semesters
- 4 semesters total, 6 courses per semester
- 6-week Industry Work Placement at the end of semester 4
Alternative Delivery
- 3-year program, 9-semesters in length
- Semesters run consecutively each year of the program – Fall, Winter, Summer
- 3 Fall and 3 Winter semesters: Part-time Distance Education (study from home)
- 3 Summer Semesters: Full-time On-Campus (in-person)
- 6-week Industry Work Placement at the end of semester 9
Program Features
- Practical, applied training with companion, large, and laboratory animals in a clinical setting
- Learn with the on-campus colony of cats, dogs, birds and 2 horses. Labs are also completed with the dairy and beef cattle, sheep, and pigs
- Graduates achieve top scores on the Veterinary Technician National Exam to become Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs)
- Accredited by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT), Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Program Notes
- It is a mandatory requirement that students are vaccinated against rabies and hold a valid titre. It is recommended that students have their booster series completed (and titre checked) before starting the program. If this is not possible, an opportunity to be immunized on campus will be provided during the first week of classes (fall semester for conventional students, summer semester for alternative students)
Innovative Teaching Team
- A diversified team of instructors with industry experience
- Made of Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), 2 Veterinarians, and instructors with business/office administration expertise
Admission Requirements
- The Conventional delivery method of this program is oversubscribed (more applications received than spots available)
- Applications to the program, for both delivery methods, are assessed only on an applicant’s academic grades; no other factors are considered
Current Ontario Secondary School Curriculum Minimum Course Requirements
- English: Grade 11 and Grade 12 C or U English
- Math: Grade 11 C or Grade 11 M and a Grade 12 C Math, or any Grade 12 U Math
- Biology: Grade 11 C or U Biology
- Chemistry: Grade 12 C or Grade 11 U Chemistry
Each of 6 courses listed above must have:
- A minimum final grade of 75% at the ‘C’ level
- A minimum final grade of 65% at the ‘U’ or ‘M’ level
* For students that completed their Ontario secondary schooling under the previous curriculum, please see Admission Requirements & Applying for the minimum course requirements
Pathways
- Complement your applied education with a strong theoretical base and earn an undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph
- Diploma graduates can receive transfer credits towards a degree. In many cases, this will eliminate 1 to 2 years of your degree completion time
- Specific pathways are available at https://admission.uoguelph.ca/articulation
Program Information
Selected Courses
| Year | Class | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livestock Production & Management | DVT*1000 | 0.50 |
| 1 | Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology | DVT*1170 | 0.50 |
| 1 | Companion Animal Management | DVT*2000 | 0.50 |
| 1 | Communications & Veterinary Software | DVT*2060 | 0.50 |
| 1 | Pharmacology & Applied Calculations | DVT*2070 | 0.50 |
| 2 | Animal Nursing | DVT*3010 | 0.50 |
| 2 | Radiography | DVT*3030 | 0.50 |
| 2 | Surgical & Anaesthetic Principles | DVT*3050 | 0.50 |
| 2 | Animal Dentistry | DVT*3070 | 0.50 |
| 2 | Laboratory & Exotic Animal Science | DVT*4090 | 0.50 |
Notes
Conventional Delivery
- Requires the completion of 12.00 credits; 24 half-credit courses total
- Progression into subsequent semesters is dependent on the successful completion of each course in the previous semester
- Successful completion of a 6-week Industry Work Placement, at the end of semester 4, is also required
- For a list of all courses and the curriculum layout, please refer to the Associate Diploma Calendar
- This is a physically demanding program
Alternative Delivery
- Requires the completion of 12.25 credits; 32 courses total
- Progression into subsequent semesters is dependent on the successful completion of each course in the previous semester
- Successful completion of a 6-week Industry Work Placement, at the end of semester 9, is also required
- For a list of all courses and the curriculum layout, please refer to the Associate Diploma Calendar
- This is a physically demanding program
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