About Veterinary Technical Assistant Certificate in Olds College
What can you expect from the program?
The Veterinary Technical Assistant is a valued member of a veterinary practice team and works alongside veterinary professionals, Animal Health Technicians, and shelter staff in the small animal industry.
What will you learn?
In this program, you will learn the principles and procedures of the veterinary industry through a combination of classroom and hands-on work with small animals in our hospital setting. You will learn about veterinary equipment, instrumentation, patient preparation, and animal handling skills.
This is an entry level program that introduces students to the veterinary industry and animal care. In as little as four months you could receive a Veterinary Technical Assistant certificate.
- Work confidently with small animals to provide care in a hospital setting
- Understand basic veterinary terminology
- Understand common medical and surgical procedures in veterinary medicine
- Identify, care for and maintain veterinary equipment and instruments
- Provide basic care and husbandry to cats/dogs
- Work professionally in a veterinary setting
Your future
Job opportunities include:
veterinary clinics, animal shelters, boarding facilities, pet stores, wildlife rehabilitation centres.
Academic qualification equivalents
- 50% or better in Two of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Science 20, OR One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than a 6.0
- TOEFL : overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18
- PTE : score of at least 53-54 with no communicative skill profile below 53.
Olds College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Program |
Tuition Fee per year |
| Avg Cost of Tuition/Year |
$7,008 CAD |
| Admin Fee |
$217 |
| Book & Supply |
$750 CAD |
| Application Fee |
$157.50 CAD |
Olds College English Language Requirements
| Test |
Minimum score required |
| Academic IELTS or IELTS Indicator* |
no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than a 6.0 |
| TOEFL (iBT) |
Internet based test - overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18 |
| PTE Academic |
score of at least 53-54 with no communicative skill profile below 53 |
| CAEL |
overall score of no less than 60, with no band below 50 |
