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Gain the expert training needed to work as a veterinary technician for companion animals or livestock. This program holds accreditation from both the Canadian and American Veterinary Medical Associations, along with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.This program holds accreditation from both the Canadian and American Veterinary Medical Associations, along with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent
A minimum cumulative average of 60% in 6 Grade 11 or Grade 12 U, C, M, or O level courses (excludes Co-op credits)
Includes a minimum of Grade 11C Math and Grade 12C English
OR Mature Student Status
IELTS International English Language Testing System: Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score of less than 21. Computer based: minimum score of 250. Paper-based: minimum score of 600. Test of written English: with a score of 5
CAEL Canadian Academic English Language Assessment: Minimum overall band score of 70
MELAB Michigan English Language Assessment Battery: Minimum overall score of 85 including composition score of 83 and oral score of 3
PTE Pearson Test of English: Minimum overall score of 60 with no score less than 60 in the individual components
ELCP Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program: Successful completion of the University of Guelph’s Open Learning Advanced level ELCP (levels 9 and 10) is also considered an acceptable form of testing