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Veterinary Administrative Assistant

About The Program

The Veterinary Administrative Assistant diploma program provides the opportunity for students to pursue a 6-week field placement for hands-on experience.

Career Opportunities

The Veterinary Administrative Assistant Diploma program will qualify graduates to pursue positions in veterinary clinics, animal care agencies, or positions in pet stores.

Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads

Pet Smart
Hound Tales Inn
NSPCA
Annapolis Animal Hospital
Complete Care Hospital 4 Pets
Clayton Park Veterinary Hospital

Program Details

Do you want to spend your day working with cats, dogs and other animals? The Veterinary Administrative Assistant program at Eastern College combine hands-on clinical experience with administrative support training to prepare you for a role in the world of veterinary care.

This hands-on program will train you with specialized skills in veterinary nursing, as will as receptionist skills. Learn medical terminology and how to properly care for animals, big or small.

Whether providing clinical assistance or handling client communication, graduates from these programs are essential to the operation of every veterinary clinic.

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* All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.