Academic Calendar Winter/Summer 2017

Continuing Education

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Veterinary Administrative Assistant certificate

This full-time, 660-hour program consists of nine modules and will prepare you to work in a veterinary hospital where you will be working with animals and people on a daily basis. You will learn how to be an integral part of a small animal hospital as a Veterinary Administrative Assistant. As a qualified front line assistant, you will be learning how to be a top notch receptionist with above average people skills and will be capable of running the front desk, including answering the phones and booking appointments. You will also be learning some of the skills to assist with the animals that come in for care, whether they are injured, sick, or aggressive. You will learn how to become the face and voice of a veterinary hospital or clinic.

When to apply

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Qualified applicants are considered for the next intake in which there is space. See Continuous application process for more information.

How to apply

Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/admissions/apply.

Your application will be reviewed. If you are eligible, you will be contacted by the Program Coordinator. Once you are accepted into the program, you may register. All fees are due at the time of registration.

Fees and additional costs

Fee details can be found on the Continuing Education website.

Program duration and total number of credits

The program length is 660 hours and is completed in a full-time capacity.

Location

Courses will be offered at the Chilliwack campus (Canada Education Park).

Program outline

Course Title Hours
STT VAA01 Veterinary Business Fundamentals 60
STT VAA02 Veterinary Hospital Fundamentals 60
STT VAA03 Veterinary Surgical Fundamentals 60
STT VAA04 Anatomy, Physiology, and Common Diseases 60
STT VAA05 Introduction to Veterinary Pharmaceuticals 60
STT VAA06 Grooming 60
STT VAA07 Animal Behaviour 60
STT VAA08 Animal Shelters and Lab Husbandry 60
STT VAA09 Bookkeeping 32
STT VAA10 Practicum 120
STT VAA11 Review 28

Graduation requirements

Students must achieve a grade of 75% in each course to be eligible for the practicum and to receive their certificate. Successful completion of both theory and practicum must be achieved to obtain the certificate.

Maximum length of time to complete program

All course requirements must be met within three years.

For more information

Contact Continuing Education at 604-851-6324, or 604-504-7441 local 6324, or toll-free (within Canada) 1-888-504-7441 local 6324, or continuingeducation@ufv.ca.

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