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College Certificate Veterinary Assistant

1 Year On Campus Certificate Program

Algonquin College Ottawa

Program Overview

This one-year Ontario College Certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for support services in veterinary and other animal care settings. Students acquire basic knowledge of the veterinary environment including animal nursing and surgical care, laboratory procedures, animal handling and restraint skills, grooming techniques and client service skills. Effective client relations with animal owners are fundamental in providing quality animal care.

Program Key Stats

$23300 (Annual cost)



88 %

Eligibility Criteria


80
560
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts, Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, IELTS-6.0, TOEFL-IBT: 80 (with the minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20; Writing: 20)

Career Options

  • Graduates may find employment in areas
  • such as veterinary clinics
  • laboratory animal research facilities
  • grooming salons
  • humane societies
  • boarding facilities and retail pet supply outlets

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