Veterinary Assistant Program

Upon completion of the Veterinary Assistant program, students will be able to:

Promote good health by discussing preventive measures for their pet with clientele
Demonstrate knowledge of vaccinations and parasite control
Handle and restrain companion animals safely
Understand basic veterinary terminology with applications to anatomy, physiology, and diseases
Demonstrate familiarity with common surgical procedures
Discuss important pre-operative and post-operative instructions
Identify with common feline and canine breeds
Perform all aspects relating to receptionist duties, including scheduling
Assisting during the following: taking x-rays, anesthesia, blood draws, catheterization, dentals and surgical procedures

Animal Hospitals
Animal Shelters
Boarding Kennels
SPCA
Veterinary Clinics
Veterinary Supply Company

Grade 12 / GED or mature student status (all transcripts must be “true certified copies” or originals)
Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview and may be required to do an entrance assessment (with a minimum composite score of 42)

Why Study at Sprott Shaw?
Lifetime access to dedicated Employment Services Specialists (ESS) who can help you with resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and the overall job search after graduation
Lifetime tuition-free access to course refreshers if you ever need to retrain and update your skills
Practicum opportunities with recognized organizations across BC including the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley, Island Veterinary Hospital, Garden City Veterinary Hospital, Lifetime Veterinary Clinic, and much more
Multiple start dates so you can start your education when you want to without the wait
All-inclusive program costs where what you see is what you pay. Our cost includes registration fees, assessment fees, tuition, textbooks, scrubs, graduation fees, practicum fees, and much more
Preparation and orientation courses to teach you how to find credible research, write papers, create proper citation formats including APA, and study effectively for exams
Career and professional development success courses to help create a career development marketing plan, learn the cardinal rules of professionalism, and identify the target markets and employment resources for the veterinary field