- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- Duration
- 2 year College Diploma including 6 weeks of clinic
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Veterinary Science
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A two year diploma preparing registered veterinary technologists, covering animal anatomy and physiology, clinical procedures, anaesthesia and surgical assistance, radiography, laboratory diagnostics, pharmacology and six weeks of clinical practicum.
IMPORTANT VERIFICATION NOTICE: this is the only programme in the catalogue recorded at the Fairview campus, and the operation of that campus is changing. Publicly reported information indicates the Fairview campus is transferring to a different education provider from September 2026, and that the veterinary technology programme may not be delivered there immediately under the new operator. Apply Study Visa confirms in writing whether this programme is running, and at which campus, before any application is submitted or deposit paid.
Veterinary Technology Diploma does not appear in the institution published CIP table at all, so no code is recorded and the programme is marked as not meeting the field of study requirement until the institution supplies one. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Veterinary Technology Diploma with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Veterinary Technology Diploma in writing before you pay a deposit.
Entry to Veterinary Technology Diploma is Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6, and tuition for Veterinary Technology Diploma is recorded at CAD 19,202 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. Entry is September only. Apply Study Visa manages the Veterinary Technology Diploma application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 60 overall with no component below 55; TOEFL iBT 84 total; Duolingo English Test 115.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is recorded for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: Veterinary Technology Diploma does not appear in the institution published CIP table at all, so no code is recorded and the programme is marked as not meeting the field of study requirement until the institution supplies one.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Registered Veterinary Technologist: after registration and examination
- Clinical Veterinary Technologist: small animal practice
- Large Animal Technologist: equine and livestock practice
- Laboratory Animal Technologist: research facilities
- Veterinary Diagnostic Technician: laboratory services
- Animal Health Technologist: government and industry roles
Reality check: this programme runs at a different campus in a much smaller community, so applicants should research Fairview specifically rather than assuming the Grande Prairie experience applies.
About Northwestern Polytechnic
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.1
- World rank
- #19882
- Established
- 1966
- Reference No.
- O19391056654