Continuing Education

Veterinary Administrative Assistant certificate

This part-time, 660-hour program consists of nine modules and will prepare you to work in a veterinary hospital where you will be working with animals and people on a daily basis. You will learn how to be an integral part of a small animal hospital as a Veterinary Administrative Assistant. As a qualified front line assistant, you will be learning how to be a top notch receptionist with above average people skills and will be capable of running the front desk, including answering the phones and booking appointments. You will also be learning some of the skills to assist with the animals that come in for care, whether they are injured, sick, or aggressive. You will learn how to become the
face and voice of a veterinary hospital or clinic.

When to apply

There is no application process for this program. Students may choose to register in either the full-time or part-time delivery option.

How to register

Students may choose to register in either the full-time or part-time delivery option. Information can be found in either the Continuing Education brochure or Continuing Education website.

Fees and additional costs

Fee details can be found on the Continuing Education website.

Program duration and total number of credits

The program length is 660 hours and may be completed in a full-time or part-time capacity. Courses do not grant academic credit.

Location

Courses will be offered at the Chilliwack campus (Canada Education Park) and the Abbotsford campus Clearbrook centre.

Program outline

Graduation requirements

Students must achieve a grade of 75% in each course to be eligible for the practicum and to receive their certificate.

Maximum length of time to complete program

All course requirements must be met within three years.

For more information

Contact Continuing Education at 604-851-6324, or 604-504-7441 local 6324, or toll-free (within Canada) 1-888-504-7441 local 4626, or continuingeducation@ufv.ca.