Students planning careers in animal healthcare will find excellent degree programs in Vancouver. A complete pre-veterinary program is available from the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia. If you prefer a private college, consider the Biology Program and the Division of Medical Sciences programs at the University of Victoria on Vancouver Island. For a veterinary technology program leading to certification as a veterinary technician, the nearest option is Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops which offers a two-year diploma program in Animal Health Technology via distance education to students employed at veterinary clinics. To earn a doctor of veterinary medicine degree, Vancouver students will need to travel to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatchewan, which has six departments including Large & Small Animal Clinical Sciences Veterinary Biomedical Sciences.
The Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) reports that employment for personal service occupations, including animal care workers, in British Columbia will grow much faster than the average through 2011. Growth for medical technologists including veterinary technicians, is predicted to be about average at 1.5% annually. Employment demand for veterinarians in British Columbia is projected to grow at an annual rate of 1.1% through 2011. The COPS reports for each occupation include additional information such as the nature of the work, required education, and projected earnings.
Veterinary Schools, Programs & Courses
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Why Vancouver is a Great Place to Study Veterinary
North Vancouver is headquarters for the British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association the leading supporter of advocacy, education and professional development for veterinary professionals in the province. Veterinary students and professionals will be interested in the Vancouver Emergency Animal Clinic a 24-hour, fully equipped veterinary hospital. Animal health practitioners in Vancouver also benefit from proximity to British Columbia's largest zoo, TheGreater Vancouver Zoo
Other Resources for Veterinary Education and Careers in Vancouver
Students planning careers in animal healthcare will find excellent degree programs in Vancouver. A complete pre-veterinary program is available from the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia. If you prefer a private college, consider the Biology Program and the Division of Medical Sciences programs at the University of Victoria on Vancouver Island. For a veterinary technology program leading to certification as a veterinary technician, the nearest option is Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops which offers a two-year diploma program in Animal Health Technology via distance education to students employed at veterinary clinics. To earn a doctor of veterinary medicine degree, Vancouver students will need to travel to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatchewan, which has six departments including Large & Small Animal Clinical Sciences Veterinary Biomedical Sciences.
