Veterinary Office Administration

Business Administration:

Recognition Of Achievement

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. Enrol today.

Required Program Pathway

For those just entering the program, the required program pathway is:

These courses are part of the Veterinary Office Administration Program.
Course Name / Code	Expected Availability	Select
Compulsory Course(s) Successfully Complete Eight (8) Courses
Animal Husbandry 2 Course Code: OADM70021	Fall Yes Winter Yes Spring Yes	Find a Class
Animal Husbandry, Basic Course Code: OADM70019	Fall Yes Winter Yes Spring Yes	Find a Class
Veterinary Anesthesia Course Code: OADM70024	Fall Yes Winter Yes Spring Yes	Find a Class
Veterinary Lab Procedures Course Code: OADM70020	Fall Yes Winter Yes Spring Yes	Find a Class
Veterinary Office Skills and Procedures Course Code: OADM70017	Fall Yes Winter Yes Spring Yes	Find a Class
Veterinary Pharmacology, Basic Course Code: OADM70023	Fall Yes Winter Yes Spring Yes	Find a Class
Veterinary Surgical Procedures Course Code: OADM70022	Fall Yes Winter Yes Spring Yes	Find a Class
Veterinary Terminology Course Code: OADM70018	Fall Yes Winter Yes Spring Yes	Find a Class
If you have any general questions about Continuing and Professional Studies at Sheridan, please feel free to contact our Opportunity Centre at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440.

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.

Required Program Pathway

For those just entering the program, the required program pathway is:

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 our Opportunity Centre at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440.

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