Admission Criteria and Interviews

Admission to the program is based on the following criteria:

1. academic history
2. exposure to veterinary practice either as a volunteer or as a paid employee – include reference letter
3. other animal related experience such as on a farm, in an SPCA shelter, at a wildlife refuge, in research, etc. – include reference letter
4. other work or volunteer experience – include reference letter
5. the interview

All interviewees will be asked similar questions, and as a result of their responses, will be ranked in a number of categories designed to determine, for example, their knowledge of the veterinary profession and animal health technology, their work experience, communication skills and motivation.

After the interview each applicant will be classified as:

1. accepted into program (twenty four seats are available)
2. alternate for acceptance (wait listed), or
3. not accepted into program

Applicants will be notified by telephone or in writing of their status after April 01. Those who are offered seats will be required to pay a commitment fee within 3 weeks of official notification of acceptance. Students on the wait list will be notified of their status as soon as possible, and if admitted will be given three weeks after the date of notification to pay their commitment fees to confirm a seat.

All successful candidates must be in class on the first day of the semester, or their seat will be forfeited and given to a wait-listed applicant.

Applicants have the right to appeal admission decisions. Appeal procedures are described in the Academic Information section of the Calendar.