Veterinary Office Assistant

If you enjoy spending your day with four-legged friends from the animal kingdom, then this Veterinary Office Assistant program could be for you.

Credential:

Certificate

Program length

2 Terms

Area:

Business

School:

Chiu School of Business

About

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.

Learning options

Courses are available both in class and online. Please note that not all courses may be available online each semester. Consult with Academic Advising Team to assist with your program planning.

Admission requirements

  • 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

or

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

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Tuition and fees

Term
Tuitions fees
Additional fees*
Total  fees*
Term 1
$2,430
$356
$2,786
Term 2
$3,210
$356
$3,566
Term
Additional fees*
Tuitions fees
Total fees
Term 1
$356
$6,390
$6,746
Term 2
$356
$8,632
$8,988
*Per term: Student Service Fee

Courses

Term 1
Term 2

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