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In order to enter this program, you must complete the application process on Education Planner BC. There are no other entrance requirements.

View program information in the 麻豆传媒 Academic Calendar.

Courses

This 660-hour certificate program consists of ten courses and a practicum component designed to provide you with hands-on experience in a veterinary office. Students will also complete the Fear Free certification. The courses are as follows:

View the Fall 2025 VAA Program Schedule.

Practicum

Students complete a three-week practicum at the end of their program that provides a meaningful work-like experience and exposure to a veterinary setting. In order to qualify for the practicum, you must have successfully completed the first nine courses and met the attendance requirements.

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Evaluation

You will receive a mark for each course based on classroom participation, assignments, study projects, and examination results. You must achieve a grade of 75% (B) in each course to be eligible for the practicum.

You must successfully complete all courses and the practicum to obtain your certificate.

Graduation

When you've completed all required courses and met the grade requirements, you can apply for graduation by following the instructions here. Please note there is a graduation application fee.

Once your graduation application is approved, the Office of the Registrar will contact you by email when your parchment is ready to be picked up.

Withdrawal deadlines

See the School of Continuing Education's refund and withdrawal schedule.

Employment facts

Veterinary administrative assistants can find employment in veterinary practices, animal care agencies, shelters, and animal boarding facilities. Practices typically focus on companion animals or livestock and range in size from small clinics to large animal hospitals.

In recent years, growth in the veterinary industry has been driven by pet owners spending more on animal care and technological and medical advancements. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association reports that fifty-seven per cent of Canadian households own pets and they’re spending more money than ever on their companions. According to the Canadian Pet Market Outlook, household spending on pets amounts to $9.2 billion today and will continue to rise.

Veterinary clinics that also offer non-medical services such as pet sitting, dog walking, pet daycare, grooming, and spas are best positioned to take advantage of the boom in pet spending.

Veterinary administrative assistants who find this work rewarding may choose to pursue further studies to start a career as a veterinary technician or a veterinarian.

This program does not require you to purchase textbooks. All course readings are provided online, free of charge. 

Computer requirements

You will need a computer or laptop (PC or Mac) with reliable internet access and up-to-date software in order to access your online classes. View 麻豆传媒's technical requirements for online courses here.

Additional supplies

You will need scrubs, a stethoscope, and appropriate footwear for your practicum. Basic school supplies, such as notebooks and pens, will be an additional cost.