Veterinary Assistant
- Caring and kind
- Loving of animals
- Customer service oriented
- A people person
- A team player
What does a vet assistant do?

Will I get to practice with hands-on training?
As with all courses at Oulton College, we make sure you have lots of time to practice the skills taught in the classroom. You’ll have a chance to put your knowledge to the test on sit at our Veterinary Clinic, learn to be comfortable working in a laboratory, and also take part in a four-week practicum placement in a veterinary clinic. Our program will provide you with the hands-on training you require to work with Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians.What will I learn?
In addition to skills development, you will also learn how to manage the day-to-day operations of a veterinary clinic. Term: September – June Practicum:4 weeksCareer Choices:
Veterinary Assistants are an important part of the animal healthcare team. Career opportunities include:- Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals
- Diagnostic Laboratories
- Zoos and Wildlife Parks
- Veterinary Supply or Sales
You Will Learn:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Veterinary Medical Terminology
- Husbandry
- Office Administration
- Surgical Assisting
Admissions Requirements:
- Grade 12 Diploma, Adult Diploma or GED
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology considered an asset
- Grade 11 or 12 English considered an asset
- Meeting with an Admissions Advisor
- Acceptance by the Admissions Committee
- Completion of the Pre-Enrollment Package
- Geographical quotas may be considered
- CAEL – minimum score of 60
- IELTS – 6.0 with no individual score lower than 5.5
- TOEFL (IBT) – 80, with no individual score lower than 18
- MELAB – minimum score of 80
- Duolinguo – minimum score of 55
- Cambridge English – minimum score of 169
- Pearson Test of English – minimum score of 50