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| School | Olds College of Agriculture & Technology | | |
| Location | Olds, AB, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 1,363
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 16 Month(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 65% to 80% | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Applied Mathematics or Grade12 Precalculus
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade12 Chemistry
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| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants must have 65% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2; 65% or better in Math 30-1 or 30-2; 65% or better in Biology 30; and 65% or better in Chemistry 30 or equivalent. | | |
| Cost |
Total cost per year including tuition, fees, books, and supplies for the first year.
2nd year: Domestic: $5,861
2nd year: International: $12,179 | | |
| Scholarships | 6 scholarship(s) | | |
| Description | If you love caring for animals and their people, the Animal Health Technology diploma program is for you! Learning from faculty boasting over 150 years of accumulated veterinary experience, you will gain the confidence and skills needed for a successful career in the animal health industry.
As part of this 16-month accelerated program, you will become proficient in handling, treating and caring for cats, dogs, sheep and cattle, at the on-campus animal clinic and working farm. You will learn about diagnostic laboratory procedures, animal disease, anatomy and physiology, surgery and anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, dentistry and client communication at our new Animal Health Education Centre. You will also learn alongside Veterinary Medical Receptionist and Veterinary Technical Assistant students in the animal hospital, providing a real industry environment scenario. | | |
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