Veterinary Assistant
Prepare for a career in veterinary care in Surrey, BC. Develop practical skills in animal handling, patient care, clinic operations, grooming, and veterinary office support.
- Updated on: November 6, 2024
Key Information
- Start Date: Inquire Today
- Program Duration: 360 Hours | 24 Weeks
- Homework Hours: 40 Hours
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Total Tuition Fee: $3,500
Tuition Fees $950
Textbooks Fees $1,050
Materials Fees $1,500 - Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction + Distance education + Combined
☰ Program Description
This Veterinary Assistant program in Surrey, BC introduces students to the essential skills and knowledge needed to work in a professional veterinary clinic. Gain practical animal care skills, learn veterinary terminology, and develop the confidence to pursue veterinary assistant jobs.
✓ Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
Mature student status
Valid BC Driver’s Licence
English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements
English 10 or equivalent
College English interview
◉ Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Upon completion of the Veterinary Assistant program at Apex Community College, successful students will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Perform and understand the duties of a veterinary team member in a small animal clinic or hospital, or related settings such as animal shelters and rescue organizations.
Veterinary Front Office Skills
- Book appointments, perform receptionist and bookkeeping duties, operate veterinary software, and provide nutritional, patient care, and grief counselling.
Veterinary Examination, Treatment, Surgery & Kennel Skills
- Make a basic assessment of a patient’s status during a wellness examination or emergency situation.
- Identify common small animal breeds and safely handle and restrain animals.
- Promote good animal health and hygiene by demonstrating appropriate grooming skills and knowledge of external parasite control.
🗹 Additional Information
Method(s) of Evaluation*
Assignments, practical examinations, and final exam.
Completion Requirements*
Must complete all assignments and final exam with a grade of 70% or above, must have a grade of 80% or above in practical assessment.
Delivery Method(s)
Indicate how the program is delivered:
In-class instruction: 100% hours of instruction delivered in a classroom or other setting, where instructors share the same physical space as students.
Distance education: 100% hours of instruction, excluding work experience hours, if applicable, delivered remotely from a BC location.
If distance or combined delivery is indicated, the online components are:
Synchronous, meaning students attend classes virtually in ‘real time’ with instructors and classmates.