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Duration

2 years

Tuition

$6,878

  Kitchener-Waterloo

Sep 8-Sep 8

Plus 1 other start dates

Jan 4 - Jan 4 2029

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Diploma

Year Founded

1967

Scholarships

yes

Conestoga College’s Veterinary Technician program is a two-year diploma designed for individuals who are passionate about animal care and interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. The program prepares students to become Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) by combining scientific knowledge with practical, hands-on training. Students build a strong foundation in areas such as animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, microbiology, and diagnostic imaging, gaining the knowledge required to support veterinarians in providing high-quality care to both small and large animals.

Through simulation models, realistic scenarios, and field placements, students develop essential clinical skills in a humane and supportive learning environment before working directly with live animals. Training includes performing patient examinations, assisting with anesthesia and surgery, producing diagnostic radiographs, and collecting laboratory samples for analysis. Graduates are well prepared to pursue RVT certification and contribute to veterinary teams in a variety of settings, including clinics, research laboratories, animal care facilities, and public health organizations.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status.

What You’ll Learn

  • Veterinary nursing and care for multiple species.
  • Anatomy, physiology, genetics and clinical pathology.
  • Diagnostic imaging, microbiology and nutrition.
  • Simulation-based training and hands-on field placements.
  • Preparation for registered veterinary technician (RVT) certification.

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Conestoga College

Administrative issues

Dan

May 12, 2026

Graduated From

Conestoga College

Overall:

2 out of 5

Instructors:

3 stars

Curriculum:

4 stars

Job Assistance:

na

This program has been very poorly administered from a scheduling standpoint.

The course is divided into 5 levels with scheduled breaks between each level. When Levels 3 and 4 became available, I registered and arranged my vacation time with work...

This program has been very poorly administered from a scheduling standpoint.

The course is divided into 5 levels with scheduled breaks between each level. When Levels 3 and 4 became available, I registered and arranged my vacation time with work around the published schedule and the week break between levels.

Only one week before Level 3 was supposed to begin, the start date was delayed by a week. This now places my previously approved vacation during the final week of the level.

What is even more frustrating is that there has been no clear communication on whether the remaining levels will also shift by a week or whether they plan to remove the scheduled break between Levels 3 and 4 entirely.

Most students in part-time evening programs are balancing work and personal commitments, so reliable scheduling and timely communication are important. Delays can happen, but changing dates with very little notice and failing to provide a clear updated schedule shows a lack of organization and consideration for students.

Conestoga College

lack of support for international student

Anonymous

Kitchener-Waterloo • April 11, 2026

Graduated From

Business

Overall:

1 out of 5

Instructors:

1 stars

Curriculum:

1 stars

Job Assistance:

na

conestoga refuses to give me back my money due to the fact that i didnt withdrew on time, despite showing my health related isses why i was unable to withdrew on time, they still refuses which means to me that they dont really care about international ...

conestoga refuses to give me back my money due to the fact that i didnt withdrew on time, despite showing my health related isses why i was unable to withdrew on time, they still refuses which means to me that they dont really care about international student wellbeing. Also, during exams i didnt know the camera didnt caption my student card properly, despite the professor seeing me bring it out of my pocket i was giving zero for someone learning how to use computer to write exams for the first time, because of that i have to pay addictional $1000+ to rewrite the course just because the camera didnt capture the card properly how ridiculous. Conestoga will do anything to rip international student. I wont recommend this school even to my enemy.

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