Veterinary Assistant Seneca College

Program Description

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: Animal health and disease Sanitation and disinfection Animal husbandry Medical terminology Veterinary software applications Client communication Ethical conduct Laboratory procedures Skills 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

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