| Veterinary Office Assistant Certificate | OFFERED ONLINE
Loyalist College Certificate |
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| PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: | This program provides you with an overview of the operation of a veterinary office and familiarizes you with industry terminology and procedures. You will be prepared with fundamental computer and service skills relevant to a veterinary office environment. |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: | | MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | The minimum requirements for admission to any post-secondary program is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or the equivalent, with credits at the college or general level, or mature student status as defined. | | MATURE APPLICANTS | | Applicants who are 19 years of age on the first day of classes in the year of admission, and who do not have an OSSD, are considered as mature applicants. Such applicants must complete the required subjects for admission. If they lack the required subjects, they may be requested to write a diagnostic test. | | NOTE: Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or who do not have permanent residence status are not considered under this clause. |
| FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: | This program is not currently eligible to receive OSAP funding.
To learn more about what other funding opportunities may be available, please visit Loyalist’s Financial Assistance Office by Clicking Here |
| REQUIRED COURSES: |
| HLTH 8142 | Veterinary Office Skills & Procedures |
| HLTH 8143 | Veterinary Terminology |
| HLTH 8144 | Animal Husbandry 1 |
| HLTH 8145 | Veterinary Lab Procedures |
| HLTH 8146 | Animal Husbandry 2 |
| HLTH 8147 | Veterinary Surgical Procedures |
| HLTH 8148 | Veterinary Pharmacology |
| HLTH 8149 | Veterinary Anesthesia |
| COMM 8010 | Communications: Grammar & Writing |
| COMP 8166 | Excel Core |
| BUSI 8055 | Building & Maintaining Customer Relationships |
| COMP 8517/8535 | Word Core |
| Please note: |
| • | Courses are listed above in the recommended order of completion |
| • | Students must obtain a grade of 50% or higher to pass each course |
| • | Students must obtain a G.P.A. of 60% or higher to obtain this certificate |
| • | Students have seven years to complete the certificate requirements |
| • | Courses may not be available every semester while others may have regular monthly intakes |
| For more information, contact 613-969-1913 or 1-888-569-2547 ext. 2185, distance@loyalistcollege.com |
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