College Certificate - Veterinary Assistant (1548)

Academic Requirements

The admission requirements for the Veterinary Assistant Certificate program at Conestoga College are as follows:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status.
• Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251), or equivalent with a minimum of 65%.
• Grade 11 or 12 Biology, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Biology (SCIE1010) with a minimum of 65%.

Note regarding admission requirements:

• Admission requirements for this program may be met by completing Conestoga's Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program.
• Canadian citizens and permanent residents with transcripts from outside Canada require a course-by-course credential evaluation. You can request this at a reduced fee through the college by completing the Assessment of International Credentials for Admissions and Credit Transfer online form, or through an approved provider such as ICAS or WES.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Program requirements include:

• Proof of pre-exposure rabies and tetanus vaccination prior to the start of the program. Students are required to obtain vaccinations at their own expense (approximately $800).
• An annual Police Criminal Records Check (PCRC) in Canada, prior to the start of the program, obtained at your own expense (approximately $40). An unclear criminal record may result in the inability to participate in work-integrated (WIL) learning experiences which will jeopardize progress in the program. Acceptance is at the discretion of the agency.
• To succeed in the program, you must be capable of participating in physical activity, have good manual dexterity and strong fine motor skills, stand for long periods of time, and be able to lift 25 kg.
• To succeed in the field placement course, have flexible schedules and can perform shift work including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous experience working with animals is recommended.
• Students will be required to purchase a pet grooming kit. Details about this requirement will be communicated upon confirmation of enrollment.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

To apply for the College Certificate - Veterinary Assistant program at Conestoga College, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

• 6.0 IELTS Academic (with no band less than 5.5)
• 80 TOEFL (Effective January 2024, no individual skill less than 20)

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.