Veterinary Technology Requirements

Admission requirements

1. High school diploma with a minimum of:

• 50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2
• 60% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
• 60% in Biology 30
• 50% in Chemistry 30

2. Proof of English language proficiency

3. Work experience

• A minimum 40 hours work experience must be completed at a veterinary clinic within the past two years. Submit the work experience evaluation form (PDF) by August 1. 

Notes:

• Acceptance is competitive based on the overall average in the required courses.
• You may be offered conditional acceptance prior to completing the work experience evaluation.
• If you completed high school outside of Alberta, check provincial subject equivalencies. 
• If you are an International student, check eligible programs.

Program requirements and information

There are no additional program requirements. 

As you prepare for your start date, review this important information.

Course enrolment

Enrolment is the final step after you've been accepted, paid your tuition deposit, and the timetable has been set. You will be automatically enrolled in your courses. You can expect to be enrolled approximately 1 month before the program start date. Once you've been enrolled, your schedule will be available in My Lakeland.

Graduation requirements

When you complete the requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, you will be awarded an Veterinary Technology diploma.