Do you love animals and want to turn that passion into a career? Conestoga's Veterinary Assistant one-year Ontario College Certificate program is the perfect starting point for high school graduates who want to work in animal care. Whether you've grown up with pets or volunteered at shelters, this program will help you build the skills needed to support veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians in clinics, shelters and animal hospitals.

You'll learn how to safely handle and care for animals, assist with surgical procedures, perform basic lab work and support daily operations in a veterinary setting. With a focus on humane, simulation-based training, you’ll develop your skills in a safe, ethical environment before applying them during a hands-on work placement in your second term.