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Program Information:
| Program Title: | Veterinary Technology - Wildlife Rehabilitation | Program Status: | Closed |
| Credential Earned: | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Delivery: | Full-Time |
| Program Codes: | NORT – H134 (HL) Haileybury | Program Length: | 6 Semesters |
Program Description:
The program is open to high school graduates, as well as graduates of a Veterinary Technician program.
This program will give students a solid foundation of scientific understanding, and wildlife rehabilitation technical skills gained through field experience. The first and second years are equivalent to the Veterinary Technician program. However, in the third year, students will receive wildlife training. Graduates will be able to explore a wide range of career opportunities in both the private and public sectors, including employment in natural resources, zoos, and wildlife parks, avian rehabilitation centers, natural bird sanctuaries, orphanage programs and any small or large animal veterinary clinic that receives injured wild animals.
All graduates are encouraged to write the provincial Registered Veterinary Technicians examination.
The graduates of the Veterinary Technology - Wildlife Rehabilitation program are considered to have met the pre-requisite exam requirements for rehabilitating rabies vector species. This means that if a graduate applies for a Wildlife Custodian Authorization, he or she will be exempted from the requirement to pass the Ontario Rabies Vector Species Exam. Graduates are not exempted from the requirement to apply for and hold a Wildlife Custodian Authorization in order to independently carry out wildlife rehabilitation in Ontario.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates may find employment in private and public sectors, including natural resources, zoos, and wildlife parks, avian rehabilitation centers, natural bird sanctuaries and orphanage programs.
Admission Requirements:
Note: This program is oversubscribed and receives more than enough qualified applicants to fill the seats available. Applicants accepted into oversubscribed programs confirm their offer and pay their fees early to reserve a place in the program.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, U)
Grade 12 Math (C, U)
Grade 12 Chemistry (C, U)
Grade 11 Biology (C, U)
Minimum 60% GPA in all required pre-requisite courses
Or equivalent
Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.
Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Postsecondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.
Additional Admissions Requirements
Proficiency in word processing recommended.
Rabies vaccine series and titre prior to start of program (at student’s expense).
Some experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital is considered an asset.
Program of Studies:
| Semester 1 EV7003 Issues in Environmental Sustainability VT1002 Clinical Calculations I VA1001 Animal Behaviour VA1032 Client Relations VT1005 Laboratory Procedures and Techniques I VT1013 Clinical Studies I VT1015 Animal Anatomy and Physiology I VT1123 Kennel Duty I VT2032 Clinical Exercises I |
Semester 2 VT1012 Animal Nutrition and Digestion VT2002 Clinical Calculations II VT2016 Laboratory Procedures and Techniques II VT2033 Clinical Studies II VT2053 Animal Anatomy and Physiology II VT2083 Radiology I VT2123 Kennel Duty II VT3033 Veterinary Hospital Management VT3073 Clinical Exercises II VT4093 Veterinary Dentistry I |
| Semester 3 GN1011 Employment Preparation VT1001 RVT Preparation I VT2042 Management Technology VT3004 Clinical Studies III VT3011 Veterinary Technician Surgery and Dentistry VT3013 Laboratory Procecures and Techniques III VT3053 Surgical Exercises I VT3063 Pharmaceutical Principles I VT3083 Radiology II VT3113 Laboratory Animal Studies VT3123 Kennel Duty III VT4003 Clinical Exercises III VT4075 Large Animal Medicine |
Semester 4 VT4000 Field Work Placement VT4022 Exotic Animal Studies VT4021 RVT Preparation II VT4032 Introduction to Wildlife VT4033 Surgical Exercises II VT4063 Pharmaceutical Principles II VT4083 Laboratory Procedures and Techniques IV VT4103 Clinical Exercises IV VT4113 Radiology III VT4123 Veterinary Dentistry II VT4133 Kennel Duty IV VT4143 Clinical Studies IV |
| Semester 5 WR1003 Habitat and Its Relations to Wildlife WR1013 Avian Studies WR1023 Mammalian Studies WR4013 Wildlife Care I WR5001 Facility Operations WR5012 Field Techniques WR5032 Biosphere Orientation |
Semester 6 WR1033 Wildlife Nutrition WR2002 Legislation and Wildlife WR2014 Physical Therapy and Flight Management WR2024 Reptile and Amphibian Husbandry WR2044 Laboratory Principles and Practice WR2052 Rehabilitation Management WR5014 Wildlife Care II WR6072 Offences Against Wildlife WR6032 Outreach Programming and Promotion |
View Course DescriptionsThis program is oversubscribed. Please apply by February 1st.
Contact Information:
Nancy Goudreault, RVT
Veterinary Sciences Coordinator
Tel: 705.672.3376 ext. 8841
Email: goudreaultn@northern.on.ca
