Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
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Veterinary Assistant (VTA)
Campus
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)Credential Awarded
Ontario College CertificateSchool
School of Health SciencesProgram and course delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
About the Program
Throughout this eight-month certificate program, you will gain the essential skills needed to effectively assist veterinary professionals in the practice of veterinary science. 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:
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Skills
- Knowledge and practice for laboratory techniques
Clerical and administrative skills
Behaviour and restraint techniques
Basic surgical and radiology skills
Animal grooming
Work Experience
Field Placement
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. Field placements take place in a professional setting outside of Seneca, two weeks after completion of classes during the second semester.
Program Availability
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
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| Jan. 2025 | King | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | King | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | King | Open |
This program is only open to Canadian applicants.
To view the list of programs available to international applicants, please visit the international programs availability page.
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore: