The Animal Health Technology (AHT) program has a long-standing reputation for producing highly skilled and capable professionals. Students receive training in animal nursing, surgical assistance, anesthesiology, laboratory procedures, diagnostic imaging, pharmacology and dental procedures. Studies include animal diseases, animal behavior, parasitology, nutrition, microbiology, hematology, ethics, anatomy, physiology, pathology and terminology. Students also practice communications, office procedures and client relations.
The campus features a working farm with a variety of large animals plus companion animals on site. These provide our students with many opportunities to gain experience in handling, treating and caring for live patients of all sizes. Practical expertise is emphasized and complemented with relevant theory taught by highly qualified, skilled and experienced veterinary professionals
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade12 Mathematics
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade12 Chemistry
The applicant must have the following prerequisites:
High School Diploma
English 30-1 or English 30-2
Mathematics 30-1 (minimum 50%) or Mathematics 30-2 (minimum 65%)
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Verification of 40 hours job shadowing experience |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | The applicant must have at least 40 hours of job shadowing with a Registered Animal Health Technologist in a veterinary practice environment. The applicant must provide a completed Verification of Work Experience form. |
* 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.