Ontario College Certificate in Veterinary Assistant

Seneca Polytechnic

Throughout this eight-month certificate program, you will gain the essential skills needed to effectively assist veterinary professionals in the practice of veterinary science. To prepare you for a career as a veterinary assistant, you will be provided with a variety of basic laboratory skills and techniques to diagnose and treat domestic animals.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of:

Animal health and disease

Sanitation and disinfection

Animal husbandry

Medical terminology

Veterinary software applications

Client communication

Ethical conduct

Laboratory procedures