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Cert in Veterinary Assistant

Timmins, Ontario, Canada

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Cert in Veterinary Assistant is a certificate in Animal Science programme offered by Northern College in Timmins, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,716 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Animal Science

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,775 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,716 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: northerncollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

A career-preparation course familiarises students with the employment requirements specific to veterinary assisting and teaches self-marketing techniques for the job search, building on interpersonal communication skills developed earlier in a client relations course to prepare for interviews. It also readies students for their fieldwork placements and discusses workplace ethics and its bearing on long-term employability.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Domestic admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Grade 12 English (C or U), and Grade 11 Biology (C or U), or equivalent; missing prerequisites can be completed free through Academic Upgrading. International applicants must also provide proof of a senior high school diploma/certificate and meet English proficiency with one of: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58+, or Duolingo 105+. A CO-OP Work Permit is mandatory to participate in unpaid program placements. Applicants must complete a rabies vaccine series or titre test, at their own expense, before the program starts; word processing proficiency is recommended, and prior veterinary clinic or hospital experience is considered an asset.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: February 1, 2027 is the equal-consideration date for Fall 2027 entry to this competitive program; applications after that date are waitlisted or considered first-come, first-served if seats remain.

About Northern College

Type: College

Campus setting: Rural

Founded: 1967

Programs: 57

Location: Timmins, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Veterinary Assistant award?

Northern College awards a Certificate in the field of Animal Science on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Veterinary Assistant take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Cert in Veterinary Assistant cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,716 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Veterinary Assistant be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Northern College.

What language is Cert in Veterinary Assistant taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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