Admission Requirements

Competition for admission to the Veterinary Technology program is extremely intensive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to an orientation session or admission into the program.

The application period: October 1st ~ February 1st of each year

ALL REQUIRED COURSES AND ADMISSION DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE

Educational Requirements:

1. Grade 12 or equivalent
2. English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or equivalent, with a minimum of C+
3. Foundations of Mathematics 11 or equivalent, with a minimum of C+
4. Life Sciences 11 (formerly Biology 11) or equivalent, with a minimum of C+
5. Strongly recommend Anatomy & Physiology 12 (formerly Biology 12) or BIOL 0600 as in the first semester students must have a working knowledge of animal anatomy to perform physical examinations including eye and ear exams on live patients. For patient safety, tasks such as understanding anatomical locations and basic physiology MUST be developed prior to the program to ensure student success.

*** Must meet the minimum of educational requirements to be considered for this program. ***

Education completed outside Canada:

If you are a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen but did not complete your high school or post-secondary education in Canada, you will need to complete the following prior to applying for the VTEC Diploma program:

1. TOEFL, IELTS or the Language Proficiency test (see TRU's English Language Proficiency Requirements for Academic Study).

How to submit transcripts

General Requirements:

1. Proof of Canadian Citizenship (copy of birth certificate or passport) or copy of Permanent Resident card if not a Canadian citizen (MANDATORY)
2. Accreditation of the TRU Veterinary Technology program indicates that applicants must have "an understanding of a career in veterinary technology." In order to accomplish this requirement the following 3 parts of the application must be completed. Detailed information is listed "Here"
   a) Part 1: watch selected video 1 & video 2 and complete a know, wonder, learn word document
   b) Part 2: interview a Registered Veterinary Technologist and keep detailed notes
   c) Part 3: create a 4-7 minute introduction Q&A video
3. A resume
4. Three references - at least one must be from animal related work or volunteer experience, the other two may be from non-animal work or volunteer experience. No references from family members allowed. 
5. If shortlisted attend a mandatory virtual Program Orientation Session upon invitation from the Animal Health Department. Attending the orientation session does not guarantee a seat in the program.
6. Successful medical upon acceptance

Note: Applicants should have an interest in working with and caring for animals. This includes such areas as farms, SPCA, wildlife refuges or any other animal oriented facility. Students should have a desire to develop manual and technical skills. Consultation with practicing RVTs is mandatory.