Diploma

Diploma of Veterinary Technician

Conestoga College

Kitchener, Canada
2 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

A two-year diploma preparing students for registration as Registered Veterinary Technicians.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Veterinary Technician and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
Communicate effectively
And evaluate evidence-based practice.

Career outcomes

Veterinary technician in veterinary practices
Humane societies
Zoos
Research facilities
Telemedicine
Federal and provincial governments
Veterinary company sales

Curriculum

Four semesters. Animal anatomy and physiology
Laboratory procedures I to IV
Clinical studies
Clinical calculations
Radiology I to III
Dentistry
Pharmaceutical principles
Surgery practicum
Large animal medicine
Wildlife and exotics
RVT preparation and a clinical field placement at the end of year two.

Entry requirements

Academic

OSSD or equivalent
Or age 19+ with mature student status
Grade 12 English (C/U) and
For many programmes
Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics
Minimum 60% average of the required subjects
Programme cutoffs apply

Accepted academic background

OSSD or equivalent, or 19+ with mature student status; programme prerequisites vary

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Proof of Available Funds
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,931 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$2,500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Kitchener - Doon
Faculty or school	School of Community Services
Department	Department of Veterinary Technician
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Conestoga College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.