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About Veterinary Technician in St. Clair College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Veterinary Technicians assist the Veterinarian in the medical care of animals. Duties include radiography (taking x-rays), nursing, dentistry, nutritional support, minor surgery and laboratory procedures for animals. This program will appeal to students with experience related to animals. They must have a strong background in science and math and good communication skills. Due to the physical demands of the job, they should also have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 kg.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
• Teaching hospital accredited by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario
• Facilities and animal use approved by the Canadian Council on Animal Care.
• Accredited by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.
• Work experience during semester two and four.
• Graduates are eligible to write the North American Veterinary Technician exam to qualify for registration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Numerous positions are available in private veterinary clinics for graduates. Opportunities also exist in research, with Humane Societies, pharmaceutical firms and zoological parks.

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Clinical placements may be on day, afternoon or weekend shifts anywhere in Ontario. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the clinical area. The College is not able to guarantee placements in Windsor-Essex or on a bus route.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Prophylactic rabies immunization is REQUIRED and should be arranged through your Family Physician, local Public Health office, or can be obtained at the College. The cost is approximately $700 and is usually recovered through most drug plans.

Academic qualification equivalents

Post Secondary graduates from a related discipline such as college diploma, college advanced diploma or applied degree in a related discipline

English language requirements (one of the below):

IELTS   : Overall band of 6.5 No single test score below 6.0
TOEFL : Overall 83 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 21

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