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Veterinary Technician Program

Frequently Asked Questions:

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1. How do I apply?

At the Ontario College Application Services (OCAS)

2. Where do I get a map of Woodroffe Campus?

  • The Info Algonquin (main entrance, C block)
  • Information Booths during orientation week
  • The Registrar's Office (main entrance)
  • or click here to get it online


3. Where do I get my student identification card?

The front desk of the Athletics Centre/gymnasium located in A block.

4. Need money?

  • View job postings on the Employment Services Board (C-226).
  • For on-campus jobs, visit the Students' Association, Room C-151, or call 727-4723 ext. 7711 for details.
  • You can visit us in C-225, call 727-4723 ext. 7678, or see the coordinator of your program.
  • Visit Financial Aid online.

6. How do I stay in shape?


7. How do I access my internet account?

Simply contact the Access lab monitors in C-102 and bring your official timetable. 

8. How do I get to Algonquin College - Woodroffe Campus?

With a major transit station directly across the street, travel to and from the college is easy. A Rides Board, located across the hall from the Students' Association for carpooling.

OC Transpo Photo ID's are available during the Campus Orientation week in the gym. During the semester, bus tickets and monthly passes are available at the Bookstore.

Ride Board: http://algonquinsa.com/what_we_do/rides_e.asp
OC Transpo: http://octranspo.com/Main_menuE.html


9. Where is the Student's Association located/What do they do?

Woodroffe Campus
1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Rm. C-151
Nepean, ON
K2G 1V8
(613) 727-4723 ext. 7711
http://www.algonquinsa.com

The Students Association looks after Campus Activities, Club Funding, Courtesy Phones, Emergency Hot Line, Free Faxing, Free Transparencies, Graduate Services, Health Plan, Housing Referral Service, Lounges, Study Rooms, Tax Service, Thunder Alley, Used Book Referrals.


10. Where do I get information on courses and fees?

All program and fee-related questions can be answered by the Registrar's Office.
RoomC-151, 727-4723 ext. 7603
http://www.algonquincollege.com/registrar


11. Where do I find information regarding housing?

Housing Referral is a service provided by the Students' Association. It allows you to view accommodations available in the Ottawa area.
http://www.algonquinsa.com/DefaultSite/services/index_e.aspx?ArticleID=643

Campus Residence is on campus. The Residence is an air-conditioned building which, in September 2003, will feature 1050 beds! There are common lounges/games room available to all Residents, complete with video games, pool table and large screen T.V as well as study lounges for individual or group study sessions. You can contact the residence manager for more information at (613) 727-7698.
http://www.campuslivingcentres.com/algindex.html


12. Where do I find information on how to Register, Parking, Lockers, Transfers, Transcripts, Exemptions and course changes?

The Registrar's office can look after all of these things. See the Registrar's Office in C-150, or call 727-0002.
http://algonquincollege.com/registrar


13. Where do I find information about Tuition Fees, Admission Requirements?

The Admissions Office is located in room C-150 or by calling 727-0002.
http://www.algonquincollege.com/registrar/admissions


14. How do I purchase used books?

Used books can be purchased through the Used Book Services Board located across the hall from the Students' Association in C block or at the Bookstore.
http://www.algonquinsa.com/DefaultSite/algonquin_modules/what_we_do/usedbooks_e.asp


15. How do I seek help with my studies or get support?

Student Services (C-226) offers peer tutoring for just $4.00/hour. They give workshops on study skills, writing skills and provide academic and personal counselling. The Beacon (B-186) offers peer support, writing skills and general information.
http://www.algonquincollege.com/studentservices


16. Where do I go from here....graduation....employment?

The Graduate Referral Service, the Employment Opportunities Board, Career Fairs, as well as part-time and summer employment are some of the services that Employment Services offers. Call 727-4723 ext. 7171 (C-226) for more information. http://www.algonquincollege.com/studentservices/employment


17. Where can I find the College Academic Policies?

This links you to several College directives on academic policy. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for full details of each policy. http://www.algonquincollege.com/registrar/academicpolicy

18. What is the O.A.V.T.?

The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians is the provincial organization that governs the veterinary technician profession. O.A.V.T. provides its members with numerous opportunities for continuing education (C.E.) including a quarterly newsletter, with C.E. articles, and an annual educational conference. Veterinary technician students are encouraged to apply for membership with the O.A.V.T. and take advantage of the numerous educational opportunities they offer.

19. What is an R.V.T.?

When a student has graduated from a Veterinary Technician program they acquire a veterinary technician diploma. If the program they have successfully completed is accredited, they can go on and write a national exam known as the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). Upon successful completion of this exam, veterinary technicians are granted the Registered Veterinary Technician (R.V.T.) designation. Each veterinary technician must acquire 20 C.E. credits in a two year period in order to maintain their R.V.T. status.

20. Does the program focus on large or small animals?

The program at Algonquin College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of all companion animals. While its focus is primarily on small animals, the program also explores large animal medicine through a variety of courses including Anatomy & Physiology, Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare, and Introduction to Livestock Husbandry and Medicine. In these and other courses, students acquire knowledge on the care and handling, as well as common diseases and parasites affecting livestock. The college also has courses dedicated to both laboratory animal medicine, and the husbandry and care of exotic species including ferrets, hedgehogs, reptiles and birds.