Job requirements Animal Health Technologist in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as an animal health technologist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of a two- or three-year animal health/veterinary technology college program is required.
- Successful completion of a national registration examination may be required in some employment settings.
- Registration with provincial animal health technologists' or veterinary technicians' associations is available, and is mandatory in some provinces.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Veterinary Technologists
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
British Columbia
Job title
Veterinary Technologist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Veterinarians of British Columbia
Manitoba
Job title
Animal Health Technologist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association
Ontario
Job title
Registered Veterinary Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians
Saskatchewan
Job title
Veterinary Technologist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists
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