Overview

Areas of study include animal handling and restraint, surgical preparation, common diseases, animal behavior, laboratory procedures, grooming techniques, business practices,and client services.

The development of strong interpersonal and communication skills is emphasized. The program relies on a variety of course delivery formats including traditional in-class labs and lectures, as well as on-line and hybrid courses and off-site labs. The focus is primarily companion animal care, with additional information on large animal, shelter animal and laboratory animal care.

Employment opportunities for veterinary assistants are varied and may include veterinary clinics, animal shelter and rescue organizations, wildlife sanctuaries, research facilities, grooming and pet care businesses.

Careers

Graduates from Veterinary Assistant program at Algonquin College may find employment in areas such as veterinary clinics, laboratory animal research facilities, grooming salons, animal shelters, boarding facilities and retail pet supply outlets.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Veterinary Mathematics
Animal Restraint, Nursing and Surgical Care
Grooming
Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Common Diseases.
Shelter Animal Care

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

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Be sure to apply by the Equal Consideration deadline of February 1. You can apply after February 1 and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine View 8 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine in Canada

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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

English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.
Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.
Biology, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 65% or higher.
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16408 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8204 CAD per semester during 12 months.
National

4534 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2267 CAD per semester during 12 months.

National:

Semester 2: $2,175

International:

Semester 2: $8,146

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Ottawa

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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