Veterinary Assistant Certificate

Be the important member of the veterinary office team that has essential administrative skills. Learn the common health issues of companion animals. Topics covered include financial management, veterinary computer software, client care, and veterinary terminology. Students also learn clinical assisting skills in animal handling and surgical instrument preparation. Graduates have excellent employment prospects with a high rate of recruitment. Time commitment This is a one-year (two term) certificate program. A standard course load is five courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Academic transcripts (Official Canadian transcripts and official Pathway transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to admissions . Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for review while we wait for official transcripts to arrive.) Passport. Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent Credit in a Grade 10 math (excluding Math 10-4 and Math 16 levels) or Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections: Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score Math Test: 450 minimum score