Admission Requirements
Competition for admission to the Veterinary Technology Open Learning program is extremely intensive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. This is not a self-paced program.
Educational requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or equivalent, with a minimum of C+
- Foundations of Mathematics 11 or equivalent, with a minimum of C+
- Chemistry 11 or equivalent, with a minimum of C+
- Life Sciences 11 (formerly Biology 11) or equivalent, with a minimum of C+
- Anatomy and Physiology 12 (formerly Biology 12), Chemistry 12 or Physics 12, with a minimum of C+.
Note: Anatomy and Physiology 12 or BIOL 0600 is recommended.
Any pre-requisite courses in progress MUST be completed with an official transcript submitted before Nov. 1 of the year prior to the January start date.
General requirements
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (copy of birth certificate or passport) or copy of permanent resident status card (MANDATORY)
- Three reference forms (required)
- If educated in a country where English is not an official language – accepted English Language Proficiency test results
- Completed Clinic Affiliation Package
- Validation form of working in a CVMA accredited mixed or small animal veterinary clinic for a minimum of 260 paid hours per semester.
- Health & Safety awareness form
- Orientation questionnaire
- Up-to-date vaccination record, including rabies
All required courses and admission documents must be completed and submitted by the application deadline