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If you are an animal lover, turn that passion into a rewarding career in the veterinary field.

Sheridan's Veterinary Office Administration Recognition of Achievement is a great fundamental office administration program designed to help individuals break into the veterinary field. Be prepared to work in a variety of veterinary settings, and support animals by providing excellent care.

Provide excellent care for our four-legged friends.

Additional Information

Program Delivery

This is a part-time program and is delivered via online (asynchronous) delivery.

Program Description

If you have a love for our four-legged friends, then a rewarding career in veterinary office administration may be for you. With Sheridan's Veterinary Office Administration Recognition of Achievement program, you'll learn to organize the day-to-day operations and participate in the veterinary medical field. Put your love of animals to use by helping our vulnerable pets!

This program will help you become familiar with the practical processes of office administration, as well as key concepts for work in veterinary care, including animal husbandry, pharmacology, surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and more. Our courses are taught by experienced professionals who know the industry and can provide practical guidance to help students achieve success in the working world.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Identify and describe unique physical and anatomical characteristics of dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits
Understand the basic principles of nutrition
Utilize basic cleaning and disinfecting protocols for veterinary care
Outline the collection and preparation of samples for laboratory tests
Identify pieces of basic laboratory and examination room equipment
Describe the most commonly prescribed veterinary drugs
and more!

Blend your love of animals with your passion to help. Enrol today.

Microsoft Office Skill Level

It is recommended students have proficiency in standard office-related computer skills, such as Word and Excel, prior to beginning this program. For support, our Microsoft Office Applications courses are available to aid students in obtaining this skill level.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at caps@sheridancollege.ca or (905) 874-4440.

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Program Details

Classes offered: 8

Classes required for completion: 8

Mandatory Classes: 8

A passing grade is required to receive credit for the classes in this Program.

Classes in this Program may be taken in any order.

Price: $3,105.66

Courses Available for this Program

Animal Husbandry 2 (OADM70021) : Mandatory

In this course, you will receive a basic knowledge of the anatomy, nutrition and behaviour of the horse, pig, cow, sheep and goat. You will develop a basic unde ......(more)

Animal Husbandry, Basic (OADM70019) : Mandatory

You will learn the basics of small animal husbandry including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets. You will explore topics related to general care and grooming, beh ......(more)

Veterinary Anesthesia (OADM70024) : Mandatory

You will learn the basics in Veterinary Anesthesia. Key topics include the basics about equipment, monitoring devices, different methods and tasks involved in p ......(more)

Veterinary Lab Procedures (OADM70020) : Mandatory

You will learn the the basic medical and laboratory procedures involved in a veterinary medical practice. Key topics addressed are laboratory and radiology safe ......(more)

Veterinary Office Skills and Procedures (OADM70017) : Mandatory

You will learn administrative and clerical procedures specific to the veterinary medical office practice. Topics included are reception, appointment scheduling, ......(more)

Veterinary Pharmacology, Basic (OADM70023) : Mandatory

In this course, you will study veterinary pharmacology, the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of veterinary drugs, as well as the drugs most commonly used i ......(more)

Veterinary Surgical Procedures (OADM70022) : Mandatory

You will learn the the basic procedures involved in preparing for veterinary surgeries and appropriate behaviour in the surgery room. You will explore key conce ......(more)

Veterinary Terminology (OADM70018) : Mandatory

You will learn the terminology specific to veterinary office employment and develop the necessary language skills to communicate effectively in this setting. Yo ......(more)

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