Kitchener,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Certificate in Veterinary Assistant in Kitchener Canada | Conestoga College
Conestoga College
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Kitchener Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,588
(c. USD10,490.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Dive into the exciting field of animal healthcare with our one-year Veterinary Assistant certificate program from Ontario College, designed to give you the essential training needed to support veterinary teams including Veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians. This program is perfect for animal lovers, and we strongly suggest having previous animal experience through pet care, volunteer work, or employment in animal-related settings.
You'll gain expertise in safely managing and restraining different animal sizes, learn grooming methods, and master fundamental diagnostic skills through lab work and physical assessments. The curriculum also covers surgical assistance, shelter animal management, and client communication strategies.
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Kitchener – Doon Campus
Format: Hybrid Learning
Duration: 12 months
Qualification: Ontario College Certificate
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251), or equivalent with a minimum 65%
Grade 11 or 12 Biology, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Biology (SCIE1010) with a minimum 65%
For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading
Note re: admission requirements
Admission requirements for this program may be met by completing Conestoga's Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas.
Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251), or equivalent with a minimum 65%
Grade 11 or 12 Biology, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Biology (SCIE1010) with a minimum 65%
For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading
Note re: admission requirements
Admission requirements for this program may be met by completing Conestoga's Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas.
Tuition
CAD
14,588