# Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians Micro-Credentials

A suite of stand-alone micro-credentials for registered or experienced veterinary technicians seeking advanced training in large animal medicine. Courses are delivered asynchronously online, allowing participants to maintain full-time employment, with mandatory in-person Farm School assessments held in Haileybury, Ontario. Current offerings cover Dairy Cattle Health Production Medicine & Software (VT5011), Dairy Calf Health (VT5021), Beef Cattle Health (VT5031), and Swine Health (VT5061). Each course includes online instruction plus approximately 40 hours of supervised clinical placement. Successful completers earn a digital badge. Applications for all courses expected to open summer 2026.

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| Length | Flexible |
| Campuses | Distance |
| Delivery | Hybrid |

## Prerequisites

- Graduate of a recognized veterinary technician program, or significant experience in a veterinary practice
- Non-credentialed technicians with at least one year of practical experience currently employed in a veterinary practice may also apply for some courses

## Courses

- VT5011
- VT5021
- VT5031
- VT5061

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/veterinary-sciences-micro-credentials/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/veterinary-sciences-micro-credentials/)</small>