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Associate Diploma In Veterinary Technology Alternative Delivery *

Distance & Classroom Training Combination

No fall 2012 intake, next intake for this program is September 2013


Would you like to continue working while you pursue your studies? Do you love animals?

This program is designed to offer students the opportunity to complete distance learning during the fall and winter semester combined with on-campus practical learning for 3 months in the summer semester. This delivery format takes 3 years to complete and gives students the technical knowledge and skills they need to become a veterinary technician.

Our program is accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians. Our graduates consistently achieve top scores on the Veterinary Technician National Exam, to become Registered Veterinary Technicians (R.V.T.).

Features

  • Students attend 13 weeks of classes on campus from the beginning of May until the end of July for three consecutive summers to complete laboratory and lecture requirements
  • Distance education courses are completed during the fall and winter months
  • Four-week Externship at the end of final summer semester

Benefits

  • Learn independently
  • Continue to work during the fall and winter months
  • Spend less time away from home
  • Same features and benefits as the conventional delivery option

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* Oversubscribed program

To discuss this program in more detail, please contact:

Katie Hunter
Katie Hunter, Campus Recruitment Co-ordinator
519-674-1500 x63522 khunter@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca Email
Marion Beach
Marion Beach, Academic Program Co-ordinator
519-674-1500 x63523 mbeach@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca Email


Jasmine Herzog
"I have really enjoyed my studies in the Veterinary Technology Alternative program. The unique delivery format gives me the opportunity to work during nine months of the year while I do my distance learning. I also really enjoy the on-campus training component in the summer. I would recommend this program to anyone!"

Jasmine Herzog
St. Joseph High School, Georgetown, Guyana
Second-Year Student, Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology Alternative Delivery


Colony Animal Adoption Service

Katherine Bryant co-ordinates the animal adoption service. The staff, students and new pet owners are all excited about the adoption program.

University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus
120 Main Street East
Ridgetown, Ontario
N0P 2C0
Canada
519-674-1500