Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology

Work with and care for animals. In this program, you’ll receive the technical training and knowledge required to become a veterinary technician. You will learn through a comprehensive range of courses and training related to the care of food and laboratory animals, as well as companion and sports animals. Plus, all students complete a four-week externship (industry placement).

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.

Program Benefits

• Two delivery options.  This program is offered in a 2 and 3-year option. Both delivery methods cover the same course content and offer practical training, but they vary in length and how the program is delivered.
• Learn from a variety of animals.  Your studies feature training with companion, large, and laboratory animals in a clinical setting. Learn with cats, dogs, birds, horses, dairy and beef cattle, sheep, and pigs.
• Innovative teaching team.  You will learn from Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), Veterinarians, and instructors with business/office administration expertise.
• Top scores.  Our graduates achieve top scores on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to become Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs).
• Unique degree pathways.  Program graduates can receive transfer credits towards a degree. In many cases, eliminating 1 to 2 years of degree completion time!
• Accreditation.  Accredited by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

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That has been our focus for over 150 years: life, living, always improving.

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The University of Guelph resides on the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. We recognize that today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and acknowledging them reminds us of our collective responsibility to the land where we learn and work.