College Diploma – Veterinary Technician (H258)

The Veterinary Technician two-year Ontario College Diploma program at St. Clair College trains students to deliver technical medical care to animals under the supervision of licensed veterinarians:

• Core Medical & Surgical Training: Hands-on instruction covering radiography (x-rays), surgical nursing, dental procedures, nutritional support, diagnostic laboratory analysis, and anesthesia administration.

• Accredited Clinical Facilities: Features an on-campus teaching hospital accredited by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO), facilities approved by the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), and full accreditation by both the CVMA and OAVT.

• Hands-On Experiential Learning: Integrated mandatory work-experience placements during Semesters 2 and 4, providing real-world clinical hours at private veterinary clinics and emergency hospitals.

• Professional Licensing Path: Graduates are eligible to write the North American Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to register as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in Ontario.

• Physical & Academic Demands: Requires a strong background in science and math, excellent client communication skills, and the physical capability to lift and handle animals up to 25 kg.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 91.0

• PTE: 70.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.