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This ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Assist with the restraint of a variety of animal species, physically or with the use of chemical restraining agents, in clinical situations.
• Administer medications, under the supervision of a veterinary professional.
• Assist during surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining the surgical area.
• Produce standard diagnostic radiographs.
• Assist the technician with sample collection and processing.
• Counsel clients in humane animal care, basic needs, and nutritional requirements.
• Perform receptionist duties and basic bookkeeping functions to support an animal health business.
• Perform basic grooming techniques.
• Identify a variety of animal breeds and the normal and abnormal animal behaviour associated with them.
• Perform animal husbandry and provide ethical care for animals’ basic needs.