Ontario College Certificate Veterinary Assistant (Kingston)
Course Overview
This intensive one-year program provides the hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge required for a successful career in animal care. Students gain extensive practical experience by working directly with a variety of animals and operating a real dog grooming salon. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to immediately increase the quality and scope of services at any veterinary clinic or animal care facility.
Key Program Highlights
- Extensive hands-on experience with cats, dogs, exotic pets, wildlife, and livestock
- Practical operation of a real-world dog grooming salon with expert supervision
- Training in vital clinical skills, including safe handling, examinations, and surgical support
- Comprehensive study of animal health, behavior, and diagnostic laboratory procedures
- Professional development in client communication, office operations, and marketing techniques
Course Overview
This intensive one-year program provides the hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge required for a successful career in animal care. Students gain extensive practical experience by working directly with a variety of animals and operating a real dog grooming salon. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to immediately increase the quality and scope of services at any veterinary clinic or animal care facility.
Key Program Highlights
- Extensive hands-on experience with cats, dogs, exotic pets, wildlife, and livestock
- Practical operation of a real-world dog grooming salon with expert supervision
- Training in vital clinical skills, including safe handling, examinations, and surgical support
- Comprehensive study of animal health, behavior, and diagnostic laboratory procedures
- Professional development in client communication, office operations, and marketing techniques
Requirements
Modules
- Livestock Care
- Exotics And Wildlife Care
- Computer Skills For Veterinary Assistants
- Veterinary Medical Terminology
- Introduction To Grooming
- Pet Health 1 And Behaviour
- Canine And Feline Handling Lab 1
- Surgical Support Skills
- Careers And Ethics
- Clinical Math
- Veterinary Office Skills
- Obedience
- Cruelty Investigations And Shelter Management
- Laboratory Animal Handling
- Basic Clinical Lab Procedures
- Dog Grooming
- Canine And Feline Handling 2
- Pet Nutrition
- Pet Health 2
- Placement Information
- Field Placement
