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Overview
The Animal Care Aide program from Vancouver Island University is intended for individuals with no previous formal training, and for existing staff and volunteers who wish to upgrade their skills.
The program emphasizes small animal care in hospital/clinical settings, however the training is valuable and transferable to other animal care settings.
Career Opportunities:
The program is designed primarily to meet the demands for trained personnel in veterinary hospitals and animal care shelters.
Graduates may also find work and/or volunteer opportunities in settings such as: animal recovery centres, pet stores, zoos, game farms and similar businesses, grooming businesses, kennels, large animal farms.
Course Delivery:
The program is delivered on a part-time basis, over a 7 month period, over two semesters.
Classes will be held in a blended format, with some classes held online, and some classes face-to-face at the Nanaimo campus for hands-on learning. Face-to-face classes will also have an online option for those that can not be on campus. Classes are hosted on Saturdays with the occasional evening class and field trip. Hours for the work experience may vary.
Programme Structure
The program consists of the following courses:- Anatomy & Physiology of Animals
- Radiology
- Laboratory Procedures
- Complementary Medicine
- Communicating on the Job
- Medical Nursing
- Surgical Procedures
- Office Procedures
- Field Trips
- Work Experience
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 7 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine Animal SciencesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, or Trades and Applied Technology Mature Student Category
Minimum 17 years of age
Minimum "C" in English 11, or equivalent
Minimum "C" in Math 11 (Principals, Applications, Foundations, or Pre-Calculus)
Recommended: Biology 11
Tuition Fee
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International
2820 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2820 CAD for the full programme during 7 months. -
National
2820 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2820 CAD for the full programme during 7 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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