Veterinary Technology (DipTech) 24 months Undergraduate Program By Dalhousie University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

25,950 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Veterinary ScienceMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Do you want to become an integral part of a veterinary medical team? The Veterinary Technology program at our Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S. will get you there. This program is accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association so you’ll be prepared to work as a technician with practicing veterinarians, researchers and other professionals who work with animals in medical or scientific environments.


In this two-year diploma program, you’ll take a variety of courses in animal medicine and nursing, clinical exercises and pathology, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. To reflect the majority of employment opportunities in Atlantic Canada, the program is oriented mainly towards companion animals. However, you'll also learn about large animal practice, lab animals and alternative pet medicine. 


We’ll provide opportunities for you to learn outside the classroom through an off-campus externship at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, P.E. and in general veterinary practices. You can also work in our on-campus animal clinic, where you’ll learn the skills required to be successful in a companion animal veterinary practice.


Sample courses:

  • Animal Medicine and Nursing I to IV
  • Clinical Exercises I to IV
  • Companion Animal Behaviour

Program overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Do you want to become an integral part of a veterinary medical team? The Veterinary Technology program at our Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S. will get you there. This program is accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association so you’ll be prepared to work as a technician with practicing veterinarians, researchers and other professionals who work with animals in medical or scientific environments.


In this two-year diploma program, you’ll take a variety of courses in animal medicine and nursing, clinical exercises and pathology, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. To reflect the majority of employment opportunities in Atlantic Canada, the program is oriented mainly towards companion animals. However, you'll also learn about large animal practice, lab animals and alternative pet medicine. 


We’ll provide opportunities for you to learn outside the classroom through an off-campus externship at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, P.E. and in general veterinary practices. You can also work in our on-campus animal clinic, where you’ll learn the skills required to be successful in a companion animal veterinary practice.


Sample courses:

  • Animal Medicine and Nursing I to IV
  • Clinical Exercises I to IV
  • Companion Animal Behaviour

Admission Requirements

61+
26+
90+
180+
6.5+

2 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,108 CAD
International
25,950 CAD

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