Program Overview

Veterinary Technicians assist the Veterinarian in the medical care of animals. Duties include radiography (taking x-rays), nursing, dentistry, nutritional support, surgical nursing 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

• Exceptional hands-on skills in the following species: Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Birds, Rats, Mice, Horses, Cattle, and Sheep.
• 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 semesters two and four.
• St. Clair College takes great pride in producing graduates who excel in their field.  Students consistently demonstrate exceptional proficiency and achieve an outstanding 96% first-attempt pass rate on the North American Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
• Articulation Agreement with St. Matthews University in the Cayman Islands to become a veterinarian.
• The program has been in existence for over 50 years

Career Opportunities

Numerous positions exist in:

• Small and Large Animal Veterinary Clinics
• Livestock Health Facilities
• Wildlife Centres
• Pathology Clinics
• Zoological Parks
• Research Laboratory
• Entrepreneurship
• Animal Behaviourist
• Educator
• Practice Manager
• Humane Societies
• Pharmaceutical and Pet Food Industry
• Government (Animal Welfare Inspectors, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)

We invite you to explore www.rvtcareernavigator.ca to engage your passion and find your future in Veterinary medicine.  Registered Veterinary Technologist/Technicians of Canada (RVTTC)