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NOC 32104 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Health
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Definition
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians provide technical support to veterinarians by caring for animals and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health disorders. They are employed in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, animal shelters, humane societies, zoos, animal research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and government. Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 32104 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) play an essential role in Canada's veterinary sector, classified under TEER 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Professionals in this field assist veterinarians by providing animal care, administering medications, preparing specimens, taking radiographs, and assisting in surgical procedures. This occupation is highly valued across Canada, with opportunities in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research laboratories, and wildlife centers.
To qualify for immigration under NOC 32104, candidates must meet specific educational and professional standards. This typically includes the completion of a two- to three-year college program in animal health or veterinary technology. Registration with a provincial veterinary technicians association may also be required depending on the province of employment. Eligible candidates can pursue Canadian permanent residency through federal pathways like Express Entry (under the Federal Skilled Worker Program or Canadian Experience Class) or regional streams like Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — it's in the “Healthcare & social services” group. The latest Healthcare & social services round (June 25, 2026) invited 4000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 475.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.