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Industry Certifications & Work Experience Opportunities

Associate Diploma In Veterinary Technology Conventional Delivery

4 Week Externship	Completed in Semester 4 Must satisfactorily complete 160-hour industry externship to earn diploma Provides excellent industry experience and employment opportunities
National Veterinary Technician Exam	Recommended for all students The diploma curriculum prepares students to write the National Veterinary Technician Exam, qualifying them to be Registered Veterinary Technicians Written following granting of diploma

Industry Accreditations

Ridgetown’s Veterinary Technology Training programs are fully accredited by:

Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT)
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

"Students are prepared to write the Veterinary Technician National Examination that is used in both the U.S. and Canada -- Ridgetown students have a tradition of achieving excellent results on this exam!"

Dr. Irene Moore, Associate Director, Academics D.V.M., B. Sc.(Agr.)

Semester 4 industry externship - getting industry experience that really counts!