Work experience must be completed at a veterinary clinic prior to the middle of March and within the past two years. Graduation Requirements Graduates are awarded a Diploma in Animal Health Technology. University of Alberta - Lakeland College graduates with a minimum GPA of 2.7 may transfer up to 30 units of course weight toward a BSc in Agriculture. The Animal Health Technologist is a valuable member of the health care team in veterinary clinic practices, where they assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, perform laboratory analysis and x-ray techniques, culture specimens, administer medicine, and provide other care. Career possibilities also include positions in laboratories, zoos, feedlots and other livestock operations.
Further expertise is gained through a six-week practicum during the second year.
This program is fully accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. 5707 - 47 Avenue West, Vermilion, Alberta, Canada T9X 1K5.