The CVMA’s AHT/VT Program Accreditation Committee identifies and certifies animal health technology and veterinary technician education programs whose graduates are considered to be competent to successfully complete the National Veterinary Technician Exam, and assist veterinarians in clinical practice.

AHT/VT Programs Currently Accredited by the CVMA

  • Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON
  • College of the North Atlantic, St. John’s, NL (Accreditation in process)
  • Dalhousie University, Truro, NS
  • Douglas College, New Westminster, BC
  • Georgian College, Orillia, ON
  • Lakeland College, Vermilion, AB
  • Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AB
  • Northwestern Polytechnic, Fairview, AB
  • Northern College, Haileyburg, ON
  • Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare, Dartmouth, NS (Accreditation in process)
  • Olds College, Olds, AB
  • Oulton College, Moncton, NB
  • Red River College, Winnipeg, MB
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic College, Saskatoon, SK
  • St. Clair College, Windsor, ON
  • St. Lawrence College, Kingston, ON
  • Seneca College, King City, ON
  • Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC
  • University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus, Ridgetown, ON
  • Vanier College, St-Laurent, QC