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Agricultural Sciences

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Academic Advisor
Agricultural Sciences
 allan.macmillan@lakelandcollege.ca
 780 853 8580
 780 853 0222
 

Steel-toed boots are a must if you have any labs on the college farm.

Each agricultural science program has slightly different requirements, so check your program for details.

Agribusiness doesn't have any special supplies beyond the usual binders, notepaper and other stationery supplies.

If you're taking general agriculture, check the crops list or animal science list for the types of supplies you'll need.

Most program books lists are available on orientation/registration day or during the first week.

As well, the faculty recommends you have your own colour printer.

See all the details for each program by choosing it below.

The required supply list for Agricultural Sustainability has been split into two categories: things to bring with you and things to buy when you get to campus.

If you have questions regarding supplies, clothing or books please contact either:

Amy Stanley, program head

Allan MacMillan, academic advisor

Clothing

  • warm jacket and outerwear
  • rain jacket and rain pants
  • warm gloves
  • warm hat
  • winter coveralls when working with animals

Footwear

You'll likely want to have multiple sets of footwear. All should be safety rated

  • steel-toed rubber boots with winter linings for wet, muddy and cold sites (needed for outdoor labs)
  • steel-toed hiking boots (preferred for drier weather conditions)
  • high-top winter boots with warm felt liner (winter rated to -40 is recommended)

Supplies

  • insect repellent
  • sunscreen

Outdoor field botany labs require

  • small garden pruning shears
  • plant press (available for loan from Environmental Sciences when you arrive)

Indoor labs, such as chemistry and soils, require

  • lab coat
  • safety eye wear

Both items are available to purchase at the bookstore when you arrive.

Textbooks

  • Required textbooks will be ordered and available for purchase at the bookstore.
  • Your instructor will let you know at the first lecture if you need to purchase any books for that course.

Course notes and lab handouts:

  • You will need to bring required materials to classes and labs. Some course notes and lab handouts will be posted on D2L for you to print.
  • You initially receive a $5 printing credit for college computer labs.
  • More printing credits can be bought at the Vermilion bookstore, or you can bring your own printer.

You'll need the usual stationery supplies. You can bring binders, paper and pens with you. There is also an assortment available at the campus bookstore.

If you have questions about what you need, please reach out to:

Nadine Farkash, agribusiness program head

Allan MacMillan, academic advisor 

Laptop computer (not a Chromebook)

  • needs to be able to use Microsoft Office 365 software. This software is available free to you with your Lakeland edu email.
  • MacBooks can work but you need to ensure you are submitting your assignments using MS Office file formats.

Printer (recommended, not required)

You will receive a $5 printing credit at the beginning of the year and more can be purchased. Most students find it's more economical to use their own printer for both materials that are required during class and assignments.

Stationery and supplies

If you plan to take notes by hand, you'll need paper or notebooks.

You'll also need a BAII Plus Texas Instrument calculator (available for purchase at the bookstore on campus).

The required supply list for Animal Science Technology covers things to bring with you and things to buy when you get to campus. Some labs begin the first week of school Please ensure you are prepared with all required supplies and clothing.

If you have questions regarding supplies, clothing or books contact:

Bevin Hamilton, Animal Science Technology program head:

Allan MacMillan, Agricultural Science academic advisor:

Coveralls

  • You'll require at least one pair of coveralls or overalls but 2 pairs are recommended. We allow bib-style or long sleeved.

Boots

  • You'll require one pair of easy-to-clean, steel-toed boots when participating in labs on the farm.
  • One pair of rubber boots.

Lab coat:

  • You'll need one for certain labs.

Gloves:

  • You'll need at least one pair suitable for outside work.

Note: You may wish to purchase warm boots and coveralls since it's winter for a large portion of your time here.

Textbooks:

  • Required textbooks will be ordered and available for purchase at the bookstore.
  • Your instructor will let you know at the first lecture if you need to purchase any books for that course.

Course notes and lab handouts:

  • You'll need to bring required materials to classes and labs. Some course notes and lab handouts will be posted on D2L for you to print.
  • You receive a $5 printing credit for college computer labs at the beginning of the term. Additional printing credits can be bought at the Vermilion bookstore.
  • Or, you can bring your own printer, paper, ink and laptop to minimize printing costs.

The required supply list for Bachelor of Agriculture Technology has been split into two categories: things to bring with you and things to buy when you get to campus.

If you have questions regarding supplies, clothing or books contact:

Allan MacMillan, academic advisor, Agricultural Sciences:

Work Clothes

  • comfortable clothing (jeans, shirts, coveralls)
  • work gloves
  • clear CSA approved safety glasses

Boots

  • One pair of easy-to-clean, steel-toed boots. No preference is given between shoes, boots or rubber boots; any choice must be steel-toed.
  • You won't be allowed to work on the farm or participate in labs without steel-toed boots, as per Lakeland College policy.
  • For biosecurity we recommended you have a separate pair for college and your home farm.

Driver's Abstract

You will be driving college and farm vehicles and equipment so we need to have a driver's abstract on file.

Alberta drivers:

  • Please contact us for a form to fill in so we can request your abstract.

All other drivers:

  • You will need to go to your license-issuing agency and request an abstract.
  • Bring the abstract with you on your first day of class.
  • If there is a cost associated, bring the receipt with you on the first day of class for reimbursement.

Laptop

You need a laptop for course work. It must be a Windows laptop as course work is designed for this operating system.

Suggested minimum specifications:

  • 8 GB RAM
  • solid state drive (SSD)
  • peripheral mouse (wired or wireless)

Note: You don't need to purchase Microsoft Office software. You will be provided with access to the full Microsoft Office 365 Plus through your student email.

Check out all advantages of your Lakeland student email.

Textbooks:

  • Required textbooks will be ordered and available for purchase at the bookstore.
  • Your instructor will let you know at the first lecture if you need to purchase any books for that course.

Course notes and lab handouts:

  • You will need to bring required materials to classes and labs.
  • You initially receive a $5 printing credit for college computer labs.
  • More printing credits can be bought at the Vermilion bookstore or you can bring your own printer.

Some labs will start the first week of school. Please be prepared with all required supplies and clothing. The required supply list for Crop Technology has been split into two categories: things to bring with you and things to buy when you get to campus.

If you have questions regarding supplies, clothing or books contact:

Amy Hill, program head:

Allan MacMillan, academic advisor:

Work clothes

  • comfortable clothing (jeans, shirts, coveralls)
  • work gloves

Boots

  • One pair of easy-to-clean, steel-toed boots. No preference is given between shoes, boots or rubber boots; any choice must be steel-toed.
  • For biosecurity it's recommended to have a separate pair for college and your home farm.

Driver's Abstract

You will be driving college and farm vehicles and equipment so we need to have a driver's abstract on file.

Alberta drivers:

  • Please contact us for a form to fill in so we can request your abstract.

All other drivers:

  • You will need to go to your license issuing agency and request an abstract.
  • Bring the abstract with you on your first day of class.

Note: If no abstract is on file, you will not be able to operate vehicles and equipment on the college farm.

Laptop

  • A Windows personal computer or laptop.

Note: you don't need to purchase Microsoft Office software. You will be provided with access to the full Microsoft Office 365 Plus through your student email.

Check out all advantages of your Lakeland student email.

Textbooks

  • Required textbooks will be ordered and available for purchase at the bookstore.
  • Your instructor will let you know at the first lecture if you need to purchase any books for that course.

Course notes and lab handouts

  • You will need to bring required materials to classes and labs. This is will be available on D2L.
  • You initially receive a $5 printing credit for college computer labs.
  • More printing credits can be bought at the Vermilion bookstore or you can bring your own printer.

Some labs will start the first week of school. Please be prepared with all required supplies and clothing.

The required supply list for Post-Bachelor Commercial Agricultural Production has been split into streams and things to bring with you and things to buy when you get to campus.

If you have questions regarding supplies, clothing or books for the Animal Science stream, contact:

Bevin Hamilton, Animal Science Technology program head:

Allan MacMillan, Agricultural Sciences academic advisor,:

Coveralls

  • minimum one pair of coveralls or overalls. Bib-style or long sleeved. Two pairs are recommended

Boots

  • minimum one pair of easy-to-clean steel-toed boots
  • rubber boots

Lab coat

  • one lab coat–available at Lakeland College bookstore

Gloves

  • gloves suitable for outdoor work

Note: you may wish to purchase warm boots and coveralls as it is winter for a large portion of the program.

Textbooks

  • Required textbooks will be ordered and available for purchase at the bookstore.
  • Your instructor will let you know at the first lecture if you need to purchase any books for that course.

Course notes and lab handouts:

  • You will need to bring required materials to classes and labs.
  • You initially receive a $5 printing credit for college computer labs.
  • More printing credits can be bought at the Vermilion bookstore or you can bring your own printer.

If you have questions regarding supplies, clothing or books for the Crop stream, contact:

Amy Hill, Crop Technology program head:

Allan MacMillan, Agricultural Sciences academic advisor:

Work clothes

  • comfortable clothing (jeans, shirts, coveralls)
  • work gloves

Boots

  • minimum one pair of easy-to-clean steel-toed boots. No preference is given to shoes, boots or rubber boots; any choice must be steel-toed.

For biosecurity, we recommend you have a separate pair for college and your home farm.

Driver's Abstract

You will be driving college and farm vehicles and equipment so we need to have a driver's abstract on file.

Alberta drivers:

  • Please contact us for a form to fill in so we can request your abstract.

All other drivers:

  • You will need to go to your license issuing agency and request an abstract.
  • Bring the abstract with you on your first day of class.

Note: If no abstract is on file, you will not be able to operate vehicles and equipment on the college farm.

Textbooks:

  • Required textbooks will be ordered and available for purchase at the bookstore.
  • Your instructor will let you know at the first lecture if you need to purchase any books for that course.

Course notes and lab handouts:

  • You will need to bring required materials to classes and labs.
  • You initially receive a $5 printing credit for college computer labs.
  • More printing credits can be bought at the Vermilion bookstore or you can bring your own printer.

Scrubs and coveralls are two protective clothing requirements for VMA students. The required supply list for Animal Health Technology has been split into two categories: things to bring with you and things to buy when you get to campus.

As lectures and labs start the first week, you need to be prepared with required textbooks, supplies and clothing.

If you have questions about supplies, clothing or books contact:
Kim Eremko, Veterinary Medical Assistant program head:

Allan MacMillan, Agricultural Sciences academic advisor:

Coveralls

  • You will require at least one pair of long-sleeved coveralls. We recommend bringing two.

Boots

  • You will require one pair of steel-toed rubber boots when participating in labs on the farm.

Lab coat

  • You will require a minimum of one long-sleeved lab coat with either knit or cuff sleeves. 

Scrub set

  • You should have at least one set of scrubs (top and bottom) for specific labs.

Health care information:

  • Please bring a copy of your health care documents.
  • You will receive your rabies vaccinations in the fall. Please bring a copy of your provincial health care number and proof of any previous rabies vaccinations (if applicable).

Laptop computer (not a Chromebook)

  • needs to be able to use Microsoft Office 365 software. This software is available free to you with your Lakeland edu email.
  • MacBooks can work but you need to ensure you are submitting your assignments using MS Office file formats.

Check out all advantages of your Lakeland student email.

Scrubs

  • You will need to purchase a Lakeland College VMA class scrub top in September from the bookstore.
  • Budget roughly $45.

Textbooks

  • Required textbooks will be ordered and available for purchase at the bookstore.
  • Please purchase before the start of classes.

Required texts

  1. Elsevier’s Veterinary Assisting Textbook, 3rd Edition. ISBN: 978-0-323-68145-2
  2. Practice Management for the Veterinary Team, 4th Edition. ISBN: 978-0-443-11708-4
  3. Clinical Veterinary Language, 1st Edition ISBN: 978-0-323-09602-7

  • You will need to bring required materials to classes and labs. Course notes and lab handouts will be posted on D2L for you to access and print.
  • Printing credits can be bought at the Vermilion bookstore, or you can bring your own printer, paper, ink and laptop to minimize the costs.
  • Bringing your own laptop to take notes in class instead of printing lecture notes is okay.

The required supply list has been split into blended and face-to-face delivery. For face-to-face, some labs begin the first week of school. Please ensure you are prepared with all required supplies and clothing.

This program has some additional requirements:

  • Your fingernails can't be longer than 2 mm past the end of your finger.
  • Permanent jewelry isn't allowed as it affects your ability to participate in large animal labs.

If you have questions regarding supplies, clothing or books contact:

Melissa Hall, co-program head:

Elaine Suddaby, co-program head:

Allan MacMillan, academic advisor:

For biosecurity concerns, any clothing worn during labs must be designated for Lakeland College labs only.

Coveralls–You will require at least two pair of coveralls. We recommend bringing two as they must be clean when worn to lab.

Boots–You will require one pair of steel-toed rubber boots when participating in all large animal labs.

Lab coat and scrub jacket–You will require a minimum of one long-sleeved lab coat or scrub jacket. We recommend two as they must be clean when worn to labs. Coats with cuffed sleeves are recommended.

Scrubs

  • Most labs require a scrub top or scrub jacket worn with regular pants.
  • A surgery scrub set (both top and bottoms), along with a scrub jacket is required for surgery labs.

Footwear

  • No open toe shoes (crocs or sandals) are allowed.
  • You will require a separate pair of shoes that are worn only in surgery.

Stethoscope

  • You require a good quality stethoscope for labs.
  • We recommend the Littmann Classic II or III stethoscope.

Watch

  • You require a personal watch with a second hand for many labs. This is used to access heart rates, respiration rates and timing of various testing procedures.
  • Digital watches, like an Apple watch, aren't sufficient.
  • Cell phone use in labs isn't allowed and can't be used as a substitute for a watch

Laptop

  • up-to-date laptop with a camera (a Chromebook isn't acceptable)
  • able to perform Office 365 functions. A MacBook can work but you need to ensure you're submitting assignments in Office 365 programs.

Note: you don't need to purchase Microsoft Office software. You will be provided with access to the full Microsoft Office 365 Plus through your student email.

Check out all advantages of your Lakeland student email.

Proctored exam fees:

  • students will require an approved proctor for exams
  • proctoring fees may vary depending on location

Module 1:

VS 101 - Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians Textbook, Colville, Thomas P., 4th ed (2024) Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-323-79341-4. Option of e-book or hard copy

VS 110 - Laboratory Manual for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, Colville, Thomas P., 4th edition (2024) Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-323-79342-1

Module 2:

VS 104 lecture - Clinical Veterinary Language, Colville, Joann L and Oien, Sharon A. 1st ed (2014) Mosby, St. Louis Missouri. ISBN 978-0-323-09602-7

Module 3:

VS 110 - Laboratory Manual for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, Colville, Thomas P., 4th edition (2024) Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-323-79342-1

Module 4:

VS 106 - Veterinary Technician’s Handbook of Laboratory Procedures, Bellwood, B. and Andrasik-Catton, M., 2nd edition, Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 978-1-119-67261-6 (print) or ISBN 978-1-119-67265-4 (e-book)

Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, Sirois, M., eBook, 8th ed (2024). Elsevier. (ISBN # TBD)

VS 108 - Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, Thomas, J. and Lerche, P., 6th ed (2024) Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-323-76011-9

Module 1:

VS 202 - Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, Holstrom, Steven E., 3rd ed. (2019). Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-3234-8527-2

There are some costs for 1st and 2nd year veterinary technology students that are not covered by tuition. Please have payment ready on the due date.


Printer/ink/paper – 1st and 2nd year

  • variable cost - you start with $5 college printing credit. When you run out, you must purchase more.
  • It's recommended to bring your own laptop, printer, paper and ink in 2nd year to print required notes.

Veterinary Technology student membership to provincial associations outside Alberta

Veterinary technology program tuition only covers the cost to register with ABVMA for the duration of program and practicum. If you plan on working/attending practicums outside of Alberta, you will need to register with the respective association.

  • This fee isn't covered and ranges between $140 - $200
  • Payment is online by credit card to the association.

Veterinary Technician National Exam - 2nd year only

  • $355 USD
  • Payment is online by credit card.

  • Payment due by application date.

  • Registration is completed by you.

Course notes and lab handouts

You will need to bring required materials to classes and labs. You have 2 options:

  • Printing credits can be bought at the Vermilion bookstore to print via Lakeland computers.
  • You can bring your own printer, paper, ink and laptop to minimize the costs. This option is strongly recommended for 2nd year students.

For biosecurity concerns, any clothing worn during labs must be designated for Lakeland College labs only.

Coveralls–You will require at least two pair of coveralls. We recommend bringing two as they must be clean when worn to lab.

Boots–You will require one pair of steel-toed rubber boots when participating in all large animal labs.

Lab coat and scrub jacket–You will require a minimum of one long-sleeved lab coat or scrub jacket. We recommend two as they must be clean when worn to labs. Coats with cuffed sleeves are recommended.

Scrubs

  • Most labs require a scrub top or scrub jacket worn with regular pants.
  • A surgery scrub set (both top and bottoms), along with a scrub jacket is required for surgery labs.

Footwear

  • No open toe shoes (crocs or sandals) are allowed.
  • You will require a separate pair of shoes that are worn only in surgery.

Stethoscope

  • You require a good quality stethoscope for labs.
  • We recommend the Littmann Classic II or III stethoscope.

Watch

  • You require a personal watch with a second hand for many labs. This is used to access heart rates, respiration rates and timing of various testing procedures.
  • Digital watches, like an Apple watch, aren't sufficient.
  • Cell phone use in labs isn't allowed and can't be used as a substitute for a watch

Health care information

  • Please bring a copy of your health care documents.
  • You will receive you rabies vaccinations in the fall. Please bring a copy of your provincial health care number. If you have already received a rabies vaccine, you will need documentation of that or a rabies serum titer.

Laptop

  • up-to-date laptop with a camera (a Chromebook isn't acceptable)
  • able to perform Office 365 functions. A MacBook can work but you need to ensure you're submitting assignments in Office 365 programs.

Note: you don't need to purchase Microsoft Office software. You will be provided with access to the full Microsoft Office 365 Plus through your student email.

Check out all advantages of your Lakeland student email.

Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) Membership

All veterinary technology students must be registered student members with ABVMA. Registration happens first week of school. Please wait until then.

ABVMA requires a photocopy of one of the following:

  • valid Canadian passport
  • Canadian birth certificate
  • Canadian social insurance number (SIN)
  • Canadian work visa
  • Canadian permanent resident visa

Bring a photocopy of one of these with you. 

Required textbook for 1st semester

  • Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians Textbook, Colville, Thomas P, 4th ed (2024) Elsevier ISBN 978-0-323-79341-4. (Option of e-book or hard copy)
  • Clinical Veterinary Language, Colville, Joann L and Oien, Sharon A. 1st ed (2014) Mosby, St. Louis Missouri. ISBN 978-0-323-09602-7

Required textbooks for 2nd semester (also for 2nd year):

  • Veterinary Technician’s Handbook of Laboratory Procedures, Bellwood, B. and Andrasik-Catton, M., Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 978-1-119-67261-6 (print) or ISBN 978-1-119-67264-4 (e-book)
  • Laboratory Manual for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, Colville, Thomas P., 4th edition (2024) Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-323-79342-1
  • Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, Holstrom, Steven E., 3rd ed. (2019). Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-3234-8527-2
  • Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, Thomas, J. and Lerche, P., 6th ed (2024) Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-323-76011-9
  • Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, Sirois, M., eBook, 7th ed (2020). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323595049

Required textbooks (same as 1st year, 2nd semester):

  • Veterinary Technician’s Handbook of Laboratory Procedures, Bellwood, B. and Andrasik-Catton, M., Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 978-1-119-67261-6 (print) or ISBN 978-1-119-67264-4 (e-book)
  • Laboratory Manual for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, Colville, Thomas P., 4th edition (2024) Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-323-79342-1
  • Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, Holstrom, Steven E., 3rd ed. (2019). Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-3234-8527-2
  • Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, Thomas, J. and Lerche, P., 6th ed (2024) Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-323-76011-9
  • Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, Sirois, M., eBook, 7th ed (2020). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323595049

There are some costs for 1st and 2nd year veterinary technology students that are not covered by tuition. Please have payment ready on the due date.


Printer/ink/paper – 1st and 2nd year

  • variable cost - you start with $5 college printing credit. When you run out, you must purchase more.
  • It's recommended to bring your own laptop, printer, paper and ink in 2nd year to print required notes.

Veterinary Technology student membership to provincial associations outside Alberta

Veterinary technology program tuition only covers the cost to register with ABVMA for the duration of program and practicum. If you plan on working/attending practicums outside of Alberta, you will need to register with the respective association.

  • This fee isn't covered and ranges between $140 - $200
  • Payment is online by credit card to the association.

Veterinary Technician National Exam - 2nd year only

  • $355 USD
  • Payment is online by credit card.

  • Payment due by application date.

  • Registration is completed by you.

Course notes and lab handouts

You will need to bring required materials to classes and labs. You have 2 options:

  • Printing credits can be bought at the Vermilion bookstore to print via Lakeland computers.
  • You can bring your own printer, paper, ink and laptop to minimize the costs. This option is strongly recommended for 2nd year students.