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Kamloops BC V2C 5N3
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Duration:
More than 2 months
2 year
2 year
Cost:
$3,650.00
2 Year Diploma - Animal Health Technology Program (on campus)The program is designed to train individuals for employment as paraprofessionals in the field of veterinary medicine. The Animal Health Technologist works under the supervision of veterinarians
2 Year Diploma - Animal Health Technology Program (on campus)The program is designed to train individuals for employment as paraprofessionals in the field of veterinary medicine. The Animal Health Technologist works under the supervision of veterinarians
Recognition Provided:
Diploma
Method of Instruction:
Classroom
On-site/On-farm
On-site/On-farm
Availability of Program:
Year-round
Agriculture Business:
Cattle
Poultry and Egg
Swine
Poultry and Egg
Swine
Subject of Training:
Animal Production
2 Year Diploma - Animal Health Technology Program (on campus)The program is designed to train individuals for employment as paraprofessionals in the field of veterinary medicine. The Animal Health Technologist works under the supervision of veterinarians and veterinary scientists in a variety of areas including diagnostic testing, x-ray, medical procedures, office protocol, animal nursing, anaesthesia and surgical assistance. Although most graduates are employed in private veterinary practices, positions may be obtained in the emerging biotechnical fields, animal shelters, Zoological Parks and other animal oriented areas in the public and private sectors. Graduates can expect a varied and satisfying career.TRU is the only institution that offers an Animal Health Technology program in British Columbia. The program is accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, and combines classroom and laboratory instruction, field and clinical experience involving small and large animals. Use is made of local veterinary hospitals to supplement the small animal teaching hospital at the College. Large animal work is carried out in a separate facility where students develop hands on experience with cattle, calves, pigs, horses and other livestock.The program involves up to 30 class contact hours of lecture and laboratory per week. Students are also responsible for case study sessions and for providing routine care for College animals. This involves evening and weekend duty. During the second year of the program, six weeks of practical experience are required at facilities throughout British Columbia.
2 Year Diploma - Animal Health Technology Program (on campus)The program is designed to train individuals for employment as paraprofessionals in the field of veterinary medicine. The Animal Health Technologist works under the supervision of veterinarians and veterinary scientists in a variety of areas including diagnostic testing, x-ray, medical procedures, office protocol, animal nursing, anaesthesia and surgical assistance. Although most graduates are employed in private veterinary practices, positions may be obtained in the emerging biotechnical fields, animal shelters, Zoological Parks and other animal oriented areas in the public and private sectors. Graduates can expect a varied and satisfying career.TRU is the only institution that offers an Animal Health Technology program in British Columbia. The program is accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, and combines classroom and laboratory instruction, field and clinical experience involving small and large animals. Use is made of local veterinary hospitals to supplement the small animal teaching hospital at the College. Large animal work is carried out in a separate facility where students develop hands on experience with cattle, calves, pigs, horses and other livestock.The program involves up to 30 class contact hours of lecture and laboratory per week. Students are also responsible for case study sessions and for providing routine care for College animals. This involves evening and weekend duty. During the second year of the program, six weeks of practical experience are required at facilities throughout British Columbia.
Language of Instruction:
English
For program information contact:
(250) 828-5178
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Wayne Hollingshead, Coordinator of TRU, Animal Health Technology
Visit the program Web site
Wayne Hollingshead, Coordinator of TRU, Animal Health Technology
Last Updated: 2013-05-09
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