The program
As a student in the Veterinary Assistant program, you'll be provided with the opportunity
to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to assist veterinary professionals
in the practise of veterinary medicine and also in other animal care settings. This
program will prepare you to handle and restrain companion animals as well as perform
basic husbandry and clinical procedures. You'll also learn a variety of basic diagnostic
laboratory techniques, surgical support procedures and receptionist and client relation
skills. You'll learn and reinforce your skills and knowledge through a combination of
lecture and hands-on laboratory practise in our Orillia Campus veterinary hospital.
This program is recognized by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Georgian
College is accredited by the Canadian Council on Animal Care as a Good Animal
Practice facility.
Graduate career opportunities
Veterinary clinics, zoos, wildlife centres, pet stores, SPCAs, grooming facilities
Admission requirements
OSSD or equivalent with
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Grade 11 or 12 biology (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older) and home school
applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants
who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED and equivalency
testing. For complete details, refer to
GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited postsecondary
institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for
admission. Refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details:
GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
Graduation requirements
Students are required to complete 11 mandatory courses • 1 communications course •
1 general education course to be chosen from the college list
Start: January
Location: Orillia
Length: 1 year (2 semesters)
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: VETA)
Contact: 705.325.2740, ext. 3086
Approximate first-year costs
(based on previous year – subject to change):
Tuition fees: $2,685.76
Student fees: $831.90
One-time fee: $112.46
Books: Costs vary by program;
please check with co-ordinator
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
VETA
Communications courses
To be chosen at time of registration
Mandatory courses may include
Computer Literacy
Basic Veterinary Anatomy and
Physiology
Veterinary Medical Terminology
Front Office and Reception 1
Clinical Procedures 1
Laboratory Procedures/Imaging
Pharmacology for Veterinary
Assistants
Front Office and Reception 2
Clinical Procedures 2
Surgical Assisting
Kennel and Hospital Duty
HEALTH
AND
WELLNESS
STUDIES
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