Ontario College Certificate Veterinary Assistant (VTA) (Hybrid)

Course Overview Ontario College Certificate Veterinary Assistant (VTA) (Hybrid) is a undergraduate program in a full time format through a regular delivery at 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. Graduates earn the Ontario College Certificate credential. Key Program Highlights 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 Animal health and disease Sanitation and disinfection Animal husbandry Medical terminology Veterinary software applications Client communication Ethical conduct Laboratory procedures Throughout this program you will develop the following skills: Knowledge and practice for laboratory techniques Clerical and administrative skills Behaviour and restraint techniques Basic surgical and radiology skills Animal grooming Clerical and administrative skills Behaviour and restraint techniques Basic surgical and radiology skills Animal grooming As a student in this program, if all academic requirements are met in the first and second semesters, you will have the opportunity to participate in an unpaid field placement. Structured for completion in 8 months. Leads to the Ontario College Certificate qualification. Features full time study with regular delivery.