At Bow Valley College in Calgary, Canada, Veterinary Assistant Certificate is offered as a certificate in Veterinary Medicine programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,840 per total (CAD 6,435 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Veterinary Medicine
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 6,435 / total
International tuition: CAD 15,840 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Veterinary Assistant Certificate prepares students to support veterinary teams in clinical and administrative capacities. Coursework covers administrative skills, common health issues of companion animals, financial management, veterinary computer software, client care, and veterinary terminology, alongside clinical assisting skills in animal handling and surgical instrument preparation. It is a one-year, two-term certificate program with courses available both in class and online, though not all courses are available online in every semester. Students build the front-office and clinical support competencies used daily in veterinary practices, from managing client records and billing to assisting with routine procedures and preparing instruments for surgery. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians in clinics and animal care settings, applying both the clinical assisting and front-office skills developed through the program's coursework and hands-on training.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require credit in English Language Arts 30-1, or a minimum of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2, or equivalent, and credit in a Grade 10 math course (excluding Math 10-4 and Math 16), or successful completion of the GED test with a minimum standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing and a minimum score of 450 on the Math Test, or satisfactory completion of the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test.
