Vermilion,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Veterinary Medical Assistant in Vermilion Canada | Lakeland College
Lakeland College
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Vermilion Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,708
(c. USD12,733.61)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Select Alberta's premier veterinary medical assistant training program. Within one year, you'll gain essential skills for careers in animal shelters, pet stores, or veterinary clinics.
Completion of 20 volunteer hours is required prior to program commencement, giving you valuable insight into the field.
Unsure whether VMA or AHT suits your goals? Compare these career paths.
Develop comprehensive expertise ranging from client billing to specialized exotic animal treatment.
Practical training occurs at:
Lakeland's AVMA-accredited Animal Health Clinic
Our college farm facilities
Educational field trips enhance your learning
A 4-week Canadian practicum lets you apply your skills in real-world settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High school diploma with a minimum of:
50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2
50% in Math 20-1 or Math 20-2
50% in Biology 20
You can take this year in Canada including the grade 12 year. This can be a combination of secondary and post-secondary education.
You can take this in another country, but English must be the official language of instruction. Lakeland College maintains a list of countries that satisfy English proficiency.
a grade of 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 (final blended grade including diploma or provincial exam mark) or Canadian equivalent
a grade of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 (final blended grade including diploma or provincial exam mark) or Canadian equivalent
a grade of B or better in an O-level, GCSE, or IGCSE English Language or Literature course
a grade of B+ or better in 6 credit transferable university-level English Language and Literature course completed at a recognized English language institution
Successfully complete an English language program, with a minimum score at one of our approved partner schools.
Successfully achieve an acceptable score within the past two years on an English language evaluation test. Tests must have been taken within two years of the start date of the program.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - minimum score of 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 on each band score on the Academic test for all programs.
There is no pass or fail, instead you are rated on a 9-band scale for listening, reading, writing and speaking. A Band 6 rating is called a competent user.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - You need a minimum 78 score on the internet-based test (iBT) exam and a minimum score of 19 in each of the four tested areas.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) - Lakeland College requires a PTE Academic minimum score of 53 with no communication skill score lower than 50.
Duolingo - Our standard acceptance score is 100 overall with no sub-score below 95.
Tuition
CAD
17,708