College Diploma - Animal Health Technology

4500 50 Street, Olds, Alberta, Canada | Public University | Established 1913

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About this course
Duration 16 Months
Level Diploma Course
Description

In the Animal Health Technology (AHT) program students will be trained to provide hands-on care to a variety of animals both large and small. Students will be taught a Canadian Veterinary Medical Association accredited curriculum delivered by staff boasting over 150 years of accumulated veterinary experience! The campus features a small animal clinic, and a working farm with a variety of large animals on site. This provides students with many opportunities to gain experience in handling, treating and caring for live patients of all sizes.

In the Animal Health Technology program students will learn diagnostic laboratory procedures, animal disease, anatomy and physiology, surgery and anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, dentistry and client communication. Animal Health Technology students work as team leaders with Veterinary Medical Receptionist and Veterinary Technical Assistant students to provide care for the animals in the program.

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice

* Note: This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Fees & Expenses

1st year tuition fees
Fees components Amount
Tuition & fees CAD 31,800
Other expenses in 1st year
Fees components Amount
Cost of Living CAD 12,960
Books and Supplies Fee CAD 1,500
Health and Dental Fee CAD 350
Program Fees CAD 2,062
Student Service Fees CAD 543
The Students' Association of Olds College (SAOC) Fees CAD 422

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course
Class 12th

Min GPA: 65.0% Convert grades

Exams

English Proficiency Requirements:

For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 18.0, Min Writing: 18.0, Min Listening: 18.0, Min Speaking: 18.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Listening: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5)
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 105

NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

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Location

University City 4500 50 Street, Olds, Alberta, Canada
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