Veterinary Technician at Sheridan College
Ontario College Diploma · Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies · Davis Campus (Brampton) campus
Program code: PVETT
What do you need to get into Sheridan Veterinary Technician?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- For Fall 2026 and Winter 2027: ENG4C or ENG4U; Grade 12 Math (C or U); Grade 12 Chemistry (C or U) or Grade 11 Chemistry (U) [SCH3U]; Grade 11 Biology (C or U) [SBI3C or SBI3U]
- As of Fall 2027 the same four courses each need a minimum 65% (accreditation standard)
How much does Sheridan Veterinary Technician cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition and fees
- $5,500 first year, $10,900 in allThe college prints them as one figure
- Residence and meals
- $9,300 to $9,900 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $12,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario college diploma graduates in health professions and related programs earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone, and Statistics Canada's field is a little wider than this program's. Working rates come from Ontario's survey of college graduates, six months after graduating.
What careers does Sheridan Veterinary Technician lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Dental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.$94kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ParamedicTwo years of college, then the front line of emergency medicine.$79kTypical pay2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Pharmacy TechnicianFill and check prescriptions under a pharmacist. One to two years of college, a national exam, and a job in every town.$52kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study health?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AcupunctureLoyalist, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,536 |
| Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety (Optional Co-op)Algonquin, Ontario | Competitive, no average published | $2,777 |
| Assistance dentaireBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Assistant de l'ergothérapeute et Assistant du physiothérapeuteBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,758 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,747 |
| Biomedical Engineering TechnologyDurham, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,776 |
| Biomedical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Centennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,775 |
| Biomedical Engineering Technology: Equipment and DevicesSt. Clair, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: sheridancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: sheridancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Sheridan College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.