Veterinary Technology

The Veterinary Technology program is designed to train individuals for employment as professionals in the field of veterinary medicine. A registered veterinary technologist works under the supervision of veterinarians and veterinary scientists in a variety of areas including: diagnostic testing, radiography, medical procedures, office protocol, animal nursing, anesthesia and surgical assistance.

Most graduates are employed in private veterinary practices. Occasionally, positions may be obtained in the emerging biotechnical fields, animal shelters, zoological parks and other animal oriented areas in the public and private sectors. Graduates can expect a varied and satisfying career.

This program is accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, and combines classroom and laboratory instruction, field and clinical experience with small and large animals. Students have daily hands-on experiences with small animals in the teaching facility on campus. Large animal work is carried out in a separate facility where students develop hands-on experience with livestock, wildlife and birds.

There are 30 hours a week of combined lecture and laboratory work. Students are also responsible for case study sessions and for providing routine daily care for the university animals. Animal care involves evening and weekend duty. Two, 3-week clinical practicums take place at veterinary facilities during the second year of the program.