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GEORGIAN COLLEGE 87 HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SCIENCES = COMPETITIVE = PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS GeorgianCollege.ca/VETA 705.728.1968, ext. 1085 ONTARIO COLLEGE CERTIFICATE 1 year (2 semesters) STARTS JANUARY ORILLIA APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $3,865.10 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) with recommended 70% minimum • Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U) with recommended 70% minimum This program provides an opportunity for students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to assist veterinary professionals in the practice of veterinary medicine and work in other animal care settings. The program prepares students to handle and restrain companion animals as well as perform basic husbandry and clinical procedures. Students also learn a variety of basic diagnostic laboratory techniques, surgical support procedures, and receptionist and client relation skills. Students learn and reinforce their skills and knowledge through a combination lecture and hands on laboratory practice at the Orillia Campus veterinary hospital. Career opportunities Graduates will find a range of occupations as a member of the veterinary health care team, including employment in: • veterinary clinics • zoos • wild-life centres • pet stores • SPCAs • grooming facilities VETERINARY ASSISTANT VETA GeorgianCollege.ca/PRHS 705.728.1968, ext. 1085 (Barrie) 705.728.1968, ext. 5747 (Midland) 705.728.1968, ext. 4811 (Muskoka) 705.728.1968, ext. 5683 (Orangeville) 705.728.1968, ext. 2058 (Owen Sound) 705.728.1968, ext. 2932 (South Georgian Bay) ONTARIO COLLEGE CERTIFICATE 1 year (2 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY BARRIE, MIDLAND, MUSKOKA, ORANGEVILLE, OWEN SOUND, SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $3,893.06 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) This program is designed to assist students in determining which health science program will best suit their needs. It provides students with the opportunity to examine the expectations of the various health science disciplines and to assess their suitability and compatibility in relation to these expectations. Recent high school graduates or mature students wishing to return to postsecondary education may wish to access this program to enrich their knowledge of health sciences and obtain necessary prerequisites for health science-related programs. The program includes courses ranging from physical and social sciences to communication and critical thinking. Career opportunities Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply for first year of a health science program, whether at Georgian or another college. Every effort is made to assist students to select courses which will provide them with optimum transfer credits to other college and university programs. PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES PRHS