Overview

The Veterinary Medical Assistant degree from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) combines classroom learning with hands-on experience in animal clinics and shelters across Alberta, ensuring you graduate with confidence and industry-ready expertise.

To work as a veterinary medical assistant, you need a genuine interest in animals and their welfare. You also need to be comfortable working with a variety of animals, both large and small.

With growing demand for skilled veterinary support professionals, graduates are well-positioned for careers in private veterinary practices, livestock centers and animal shelters. This programme is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and enjoy helping both animals and their owners. Whether assisting with clinical procedures, managing administrative responsibilities, or ensuring exceptional client service, this programme provides the foundation to make a meaningful difference in the veterinary field.

This programme is PGWP eligible. Please consult NAIT website for additional information.

Career opportunities:

Animal Health Professional
Veterinary Assistant

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Programme Structure

You’ll develop key skills in:

animal handling
client care
administrative tasks such as record-keeping and patient management
supporting veterinarians with nutritional and pharmaceutical products

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Please check NAIT’s Programme Availability page to confirm intake availability.

Language

English

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine View 15 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

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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58

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2)
Grade 11 Mathematics (Math 20-2)
Proof of English Language Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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28050 CAD / year

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4890 CAD / year

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Additional Details

National: Year 1 - Term 2: $2,608
International: Year 1 - Term 2: $14,960

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

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Delivered

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