Program Overview

About the Program

Throughout this two-year diploma program that provides students with the knowledge and skills to assist and support veterinary practitioners, public health officers, and biomedical research scientists.

Overview

Throughout this program, students will study a variety of subjects, including nutrition, clinical pathology, microbiology, radiography, anatomy, physiology, and genetics. These studies will provide students with a strong grasp on animal behaviour, nursing, and care.

Admission Requirements

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Courses

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Costs

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Pathways

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Work Experience

Field Placement

As a student in this program, if all academic requirements are met, students will have the opportunity to participate in a professional Field Placement for course credit. Field placements take place in a veterinary setting external to the college or employer. The first three semesters of the Veterinary Technician program include internal clinical placement shifts in the Animal Health Centre to build proficiency and confidence prior to the external field placement in the fourth semester.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online, and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Your Career

When graduates complete this program, they can explore the following career options:

• Hospitals
• Research institutes
• Wildlife services
• Government agencies
• Industry sales

Affiliations/Associations

Graduates will also have the opportunity to become affiliated with the following associations:

• Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT)
• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
• College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO)
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
• Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) - Good Animal Practice (GAP) registration
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

• Degree Pathways: Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. Students have the opportunity to continue their studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.
• Experiential Learning: Graduate career-ready and world-ready. This program has a field placement to help students hone essential skills for the workplace.
• Career Support: Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.
• Animal Health Centre: Students will gain hands-on, practical experience in the Animal Health Centre, preparing them for their in-demand career.

Student Works and Experiences

View the photo gallery to see what it's like to study veterinary technician.

360° Virtual Tours

• King Campus
• Animal Health Centre
• Animal Health Centre Lab
• Barn

Related Programs

• Acute Self-Care for Veterinary Professionals
• Veterinary Assistant

PGWP Eligibility

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements for students who apply for a study permit or PGWP before Nov 1, 2024, or on or after June 25, 2025. View Seneca's current PGWP-eligible programs. (CIP code: 01.8301)