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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