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Overview
What you will learn
The purpose of the Veterinary Office and Animal Care program offered by Douglas College is to develop the career ready skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to perform the multifaceted duties of veterinary assistants. The program focuses on small animal (domestic) assistant training and the essential practical skills training will take place off campus at animal shelters, veterinary clinics and rescue agencies.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Grooming Handling and Restraint
- Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology & Terminology
- Veterinary Care
- Veterinary Nutrition
- Veterinary Administrative Procedures
- Veterinary Laboratory Procedures
- Veterinary Diseases
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine Animal ScienceAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
6260 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6260 CAD for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
6260 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6260 CAD for the full programme during 6 months.
- Includes a stethoscope, scrubs and thermometer.
- Books are extra and cost approximately $210 (including tax) in total.
Living costs for New Westminster
1240 - 1930 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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