Oakville,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Certificate in Animal Care in Brampton Canada | Sheridan College
Sheridan College
|
Brampton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
18,515
(c. USD13,284.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program provides the essential training for careers in various animal care settings including veterinary practices, animal shelters, grooming salons, wildlife rehabilitation centers, pet daycare operations, retail pet stores, and zoological facilities. Perfect for those with a scientific curiosity about animals who demonstrate patience, diligence, attention to detail, strong motivation, and commitment.
Your coursework will cover animal biology, dietary needs, companion animal studies, exotic species science, pet grooming techniques, veterinary nursing practices, and proper animal interaction methods. Through supervised hands-on experience, you'll develop practical abilities in animal restraint, care routines, feeding protocols, grooming procedures, and simulated veterinary scenarios.
Career Pathways
Sheridan empowers you to launch a fulfilling career. For over three decades, graduates of this program have maintained exceptional employment rates due to consistent industry demand.
Potential workplaces include: Animal rescue organizations, Horse boarding facilities, Pet retail establishments, Veterinary medical centers, Wildlife conservation centers, Zoological parks
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U) plus one of:
Chemistry, Grade 12 (C or U), or Chemistry, Grade 11 (U), or Biology, Grade 11 (C or U) or
Mature student status.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.
Tuition
CAD
18,515