Objectifs du programme
This program is designed to train students to be animal health technicians, mainly in clinical sectors and in research. The work of a technician consists of assisting a veterinarian or research worker in animal experimentation in their work. In both cases, the technician would be called upon to perform tests on the animals, to care for them and to set up the appropriate systems for the carrying out of technical aspects in animal health services.
Durée de la formation
La durée totale inclut des cours de formation générale commune à tous les programmes pour 420 heures, des cours de formation générale propre à ce programme pour 150 heures ainsi que des cours de formation générale complémentaire pour 90 heures.
Les durées correspondent à la formation théorique et au travail de laboratoire des cours; elles excluent donc les heures de travail personnel de l'étudiante ou de l'étudiant.
Conditions d'admission
To be admitted to the program, a person must meet the general requirements for admission set out in the College Education Regulations, as well as the following special conditions, where applicable:
Must have passed the following secondary-level course(s):
• Sec. IV EST or SE – Secondary IV Environmental Science and Technology (558404) or Science and the Environment (558402)
• Sec. IV CST – Secondary IV Mathematics: Cultural, Social and Technical Option (563414)
Professions visées (IMT En ligne d'Emploi Québec)
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (3213)
Pet groomers and animal care workers (6563)
Appellation(s) d'emploi
préposé/préposée aux soins des animaux (sauf animaux de ferme)
technicien/technicienne en santé animale
Relation avec le marché du travail
Insertion au marché du travail (Information provenant du MEES)
Contenu du programme
| Numéro ou code |
Énoncé de la compétence |
| 00QJ |
To analyze the profession |
| 00QK |
To manage equipment and materials |
| 00QL |
To admit animals for treatment |
| 00QM |
To ensure the proper operation of an animal facility |
| 00QN |
To administer nursing care |
| 00QP |
To administer nursing care to animals reproduced for consumption |
| 00QQ |
To perform clinical biochemistry and immunological tests |
| 00QR |
To perform cytological and histoligical tests and necropsies |
| 00QS |
To perform haematological tests |
| 00QT |
To perform microbiological and parasitology tests |
| 00QU |
To breed animals |
| 00QV |
To maintain cell and microbial cultures |
| 00QW |
To assist in radiology |
| 00QX |
To assist in surgery |
| 00QY |
To perform dental prophylaxis |
| 00QZ |
To participate in experimental surgeries |
| 00R0 |
To perform physiological investigations |
| 00R1 |
To provide client services |
| 00R2 |
To participate in an animal experiment |
| 00R3 |
To use techniques in animal restraint |
| 00R4 |
To use chemical and biochemical laboratory techniques |
| 00R5 |
To associate genetic and cellular factors with the growth and reproduction of animals |
| 00R6 |
To prevent the propagation of microorganisms and parasites |
| 00R7 |
To establish a link between the anatomy and physiology of animals and their biological functions |
| 00R8 |
To manage nutrituinal care |
| 00R9 |
To establish methods for recognizing and modifying animal behaviour |
| 00RA |
To recognize pathological signs |
| 00RB |
To analyze the effects of medication on an animal |
Number of hours alloted to specific training: 2070 hours
