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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:

• Perform basic patient examinations and collect data on vital signs.
• Restrain and manage small animals in clinical situations.
• Administer medications by common drug routes and prepare pharmaceutical as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Prepare anaesthetic delivery systems, induce anaesthesia, and monitor patients under anaesthesia.
• Prepare and maintain the surgical area and assist during surgical procedures.
• Perform dental prophylactic procedures on dogs and cats.
• Produce standard diagnostic radiographs.
• Collect and process samples of diagnostic laboratory work.
• Perform common veterinary diagnostic tests, such as blood chemistries, differentials, culture and sensitivities and EKG's.
• Perform basic veterinary practice management including computer applications.
• Recognize behavioural signs of small animals.
• Counsel clients especially in the area of pet nutrition.