Veterinary Office and Animal Care Certificate

Veterinary Office and Animal Care Certificate is a program taught at Douglas College, Canada. Intake: Fall. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (24 weeks) options.

The Veterinary Office and Animal Care (VOAC) Certificate at Douglas College prepares students for the duties of veterinary assistants in a small animal setting. Students study topics including Grooming Handling and Restraint, Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology & Terminology I and II, Veterinary Care I and II, Veterinary Nutrition, Veterinary Administrative Procedures I and II, and Veterinary Laboratory Procedures and Veterinary Diseases.

The program includes hands-on training and practicums at animal shelters, veterinary clinics, and rescue agencies. VOAC runs for 24 weeks, with Semester I and Semester II, plus a Practicum (3 weeks) & Follow-up period. Classes are offered Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, and the program is offered in person. High-speed internet, a webcam, and a microphone are required if delivery shifts to virtual sessions.

Modules

• Grooming Handling and Restraint
• Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology & Terminology I
• Veterinary Care I
• Veterinary Nutrition
• Veterinary Administrative Procedures I
• Veterinary Laboratory Procedures
• Veterinary Diseases
• Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology & Terminology II
• Veterinary Care II
• Veterinary Administrative Procedures II
• Practicum (3 weeks) & Follow-up

The minimum requirements for admission in Veterinary Office and Animal Care Certificate at Douglas College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Douglas College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Douglas College as pre-requiste for admission in Veterinary Office and Animal Care Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Submit a resume
• Submit official transcript of BC secondary school graduation or equivalent
• Completion of English 11 with a grade of C or better
• Completion of Life Sciences 11 (formerly Biology 11) with a grade of C or better
• 18 years of age or older by the end of the first semester of the VOAC Program. A copy of birth certificate or other proof of age is required.
• Keyboarding speed of at least 20 words per minute
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Other criteria: Proof of current Tetanus immunization.
• Purchase extra scrub (you will be provided with a scrub with the Douglas College logo).

The admission package contains all forms. To receive a package, please email [email protected].

Please check detail of study units at https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-and-courses/career-development/continuing-education/business-programs-professional-development/veterinary-office-and-animal-care-certificate

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