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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- Come check this program out at Applicant Information Days in Friday, April 20, 2012 OR Red Carpet Day in Thursday, November 22, 2012
- Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page
- Consider the Conventional Delivery option?
* Oversubscribed program
To discuss this program in more detail, please contact:
 Katie Hunter, Campus Recruitment Co-ordinator 519-674-1500 x63522 khunter@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca  |
 Marion Beach, Academic Program Co-ordinator 519-674-1500 x63523 mbeach@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca |
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.
