Overview

Program Description

Upon completion of the Veterinary Assistant program of Northern College, students will be able to care for patients’ basic needs under the direction of the veterinarian or designate, administer and monitor the use of physical restraint agents, assist the technologist and technician by preparing for surgical procedures, assist the technologist and technician with standard diagnostic laboratory work, counsel clients and co-workers on patient care, prepare labels for medication, book appointments, and perform receptionist duties.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in veterinary practices, federal and provincial institutions, universities, humane societies, pet food outlets, veterinary companies, grooming facilities and kennels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Behaviour

Animal Structure and Function

Clinical Procedures

Client Relations

Large Animal Studies

Animal Handling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-04 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-08 00:00:00 , International

More details

At Northern, you can apply right up until classes for the semester begin. International: please apply at least 8 months before the start of your program.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine View 8 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Domestic Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Grade 12 English (C, U, or E)

Grade 11 Biology (C, U)

Proficiency in word processing recommended.

International Students – Admission Requirements and Information

English Proficiency:

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System: a minimum overall score of 6.0 must be achieved with no individual band score under 6.0; however, we will accept one band at 5.5.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Computer-based overall minimum score of 79

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic – Graduate Diploma: 58+

NOTE: If your country of citizenship has English as its official language, we may accept alternate proof of English Proficiency

Proof of senior high school Diploma/Certificate with an equivalent Grade 12 Biology (50% min., Science Stream)

Tuition Fee

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International

14813 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14813 CAD per year during 12 months.
National

2720 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2720 CAD per year during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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