At the time of application to the Veterinary Technician program, applicants MUST be completing or have completed one of the following:
1. High School
High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English 3201 (60% minimum)
ii. Mathematics chosen from:
Advanced: 2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic: 2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
iii. Biology: 2201 and 3201 (60% minimum in each course)
iv. Chemistry: 3202 (60% minimum)
Note: If BL3201 was taken before September 2020, only BL3201 is required. If BL3201 was taken after September 2020 both BL2201 and BL3201 are required.
Note: CNA will not apply newly revised requirements to the disadvantage of an applicant whose high school courses were established by earlier requirements.
2. College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate with the following courses:
i. English (minimum 60%):
CM1060,
CM1061
ii. Math (minimum 60%):
MA1040,
MA1041
iii. Biology (minimum 60%):
BL1025,
BL1026
iv. Chemistry (minimum 60%):
CH1035,
CH1036
3. Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Degree and Technical Profile (overall 60% average) including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English (minimum of 60%) 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
ii. Mathematics (minimum of 60%) 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
iii. Biology (minimum 60%) 1101, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
iv. Chemistry (minimum 60%) 1102, 2102A, 2102B, 2102B, 2102C, 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
Note: Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile (and appropriate grades) may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Volunteer/work experience
- Applicants who have volunteer and/or work experience with animals may complete a “Confirmation of Volunteer/Work Experience” form. The following table contains Information on types of volunteer/work information
| Volunteer Experience (can be paid or unpaid) |
Work Experience (can be paid or unpaid) |
Other (will be considered on a case-by-case basis, can be paid or unpaid) |
- Cleaning and housekeeping duties in animal facilities
- Therapy dog programs
- Training service dogs
- Caring for and working with animals that are not your pet.
- Moving animals in and out of housing (cages/kennels)
- Farm hand duties directly related to animals (not medical) |
-Restraining and handling for clinical procedures
- Professional grooming
- Regular involvement in the medical care of animals that are not your pets
- Part-time or full-time work in a veterinary clinic that involves direct animal contact
- Primary responsibility for animals in an animal day care setting |
- Fundraising and public awareness events supporting animals.
- Fostering animals that are not your own. |
- Applicants are not required to have volunteer or work experience in order to apply but experience will be considered in competitive ranking (see completive entry application process for more details)
Note: The School of Health Sciences requires the following minimum English language proficiency scores for applicants whose first language is not English (IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 7.0, Speaking 7.0, Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5 and Writing 7.0). ESL students only – must meet School of Health Sciences English proficiency as outlined in
Policy No. AC-102-PR.
Additional Requirements Upon Acceptance
1. Complete a HS Student Information and Program Awareness Package, which includes:
- Criminal Record Screening (RNC) or Criminal Record Check (RCMP)
- Proof of 3 step Rabies Vaccine
- Proof of Tetanus (Td)
Notes:
- Applicants with a criminal offense listed on their Criminal Record Check may be denied access to clinical placements and may be unable to complete their program. Acceptance of the Criminal Record is at the discretion of the clinical placement site.
- The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all medical requirements are met, and health screening records are complete before submission. Certain immunizations require a series of tests or vaccines, requiring weeks or months to complete. Start the process as early as possible.
- The applicant is responsible for all associated costs (vaccinations, laboratory testing, healthcare visits, certificate of conduct fees, etc.).
- The applicant is responsible for transportation to off-site labs.
COMPETITIVE ENTRY APPLICATION PROCESS - FALL 2026
Program Start Date September 2026
The competitive admissions process is points-based and includes:
View the Competitive Entry Application Process for this program
| Deadline for receipt of application |
February 27, 2026 |
| Deadline for receipt of ALL supporting documentation* |
March 6, 2026 |
| Initial round of acceptances |
April 13, 2026 |
*Documentation received after the deadline
WILL NOT be considered
**
Candidates not accepted for the intake to which they applied must re-apply for admission to future offerings. Applications WILL NOT be kept on file.