# Veterinary Technician
**Diploma** · 4 Semesters

Two-year Ontario College Diploma combining intensive coursework in animal sciences with hands-on clinical training. Students learn animal care and behavior, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nutrition, and diagnostic imaging, with emphasis on ethics and communication. Practical skills are developed through lab sessions and externships covering physical examinations, medication administration, venipuncture, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and surgical assistance. Training takes place at Northern College's Veterinary Sciences Centre in Haileybury. Graduates are eligible to write the VTNE and pursue OAVT registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician, with priority admission available into third-year Wildlife Rehabilitation and Companion Animal Physical Rehabilitation programs.

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| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | 4 Semesters |
| Campuses | Haileybury |
| OCAS code | H058 |

[Apply →](https://ontariocolleges.ca/en/cba?collegeCode=NORT)

## Courses

- [GN1083 — Managing for Success](/courses/gn/gn1083)
- [VA1043 — Client Relations](/courses/va/va1043)
- [VT1002 — Clinical Calculations I](/courses/vt/vt1002)
- [VT1005 — Laboratory Procedures and Techniques](/courses/vt/vt1005)
- [VT1011 — Kennel Duty I](/courses/vt/vt1011)
- [VT1013 — Clinical Studies I](/courses/vt/vt1013)
- [VT1022 — Applied Animal Behaviour](/courses/vt/vt1022-2)
- [VT1034 — Animal Anatomy and Physiology I](/courses/vt/vt1034)
- [VT1041 — Necropsy Lab I](/courses/vt/vt1041)
- [VT2032 — Clinical Exercises I](/courses/vt/vt2032)

## Documents

- [Program Requirements](/documents/vet-tech-pdf) — PDF · 297 KB

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