Study Veterinary Assistant Certificate at Bow Valley College in Canada, Chiu School of Business

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Be the important member of the veterinary office team that has essential administrative skills. Learn the common health issues of companion animals. Topics covered include financial management, veterinary computer software, client care, and veterinary terminology. Students also learn clinical assisting skills in animal handling and surgical instrument preparation. Graduates have excellent employment prospects with a high rate of recruitment. Time commitment This is a one-year (two term) certificate program. A standard course load is five courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Which department am I in?

Chiu School of Business

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

CAD$15,231.00 (US$ 10,948) per year

Student Services Fee - $50 full-time

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Calgary Downtown Campus

345 6th Avenue SE,

Calgary,

Alberta,

T2G 4V1, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

CAD$15,840.00 (US$ 11,385) per year

Student Services Fee - $50 full-time

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Calgary Downtown Campus

345 6th Avenue SE,

Calgary,

Alberta,

T2G 4V1, Prairie Provinces, Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

Academic transcripts (Official Canadian transcripts and official Pathway transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to admissions . Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for review while we wait for official transcripts to arrive.) Passport. Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent Credit in a Grade 10 math (excluding Math 10-4 and Math 16 levels) or Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections: Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score Math Test: 450 minimum score

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.