动物保健技术人员（兽医技术人员）是动物保健团队的重要成员，负责执行各种任务，例如护理，诊断程序和客户互动，以协助兽医诊断，治疗和预防疾病在动物中。该计划的重点是在小型和大型动物实践中使用的实践技能，包括实验室工作，射线照相以及医学和外科护理。
An animal health technologist is a valuable member of the animal health-care team who performs a large range of tasks, such as nursing, diagnostic procedures and client interactions, to assist veterinarians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in animals. The program focuses on practical skills used in both small and large animal practices, including lab work, x-rays and medical and surgical nursing. You can expect to spend, on average: 30 hours per week attending classes over the course of a semester, 15 - 20 hours per week studying and completing class assignments.<br><br>Youll train in NAIT's Animal Health Clinic, which provides basic veterinary services for dogs and cats owned by NAIT staff and students. It's here where youll receive hands-on experience in procedures that include spays and neuters, vaccinations and teeth cleaning.<br><br>As an Animal Health Technology student, you must handle ill or injured animals of all shapes and sizes. Youll travel to farms and animal hospitals and treat more than just dogs and cats. To be successful in this program and career having a genuine interest in the treatment of all animals is a must. Students in this program gain valuable work experience with Work Integrated Learning (WIL). WIL is a form of experiential learning that integrates academic studies with relevant work-based learning.