Become a Veterinary Office Assistant
Learn to work at the front line of animal care, without leaving home.
Earn your certificate and turn your love for animals into a rewarding career supporting veterinary clinics and their clients — 100% online.
Certificate
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A front-office animal care career starts here
Our Veterinary Office Assistant certificate gives you the practical, job-ready administrative and client-care skills veterinary clinics across BC are hiring for — trained entirely online, on your schedule.
Skills you'll master
- Client communication & customer service Handle clinic conversations with professionalism and empathy.
- Veterinary reception & administrative procedures Manage scheduling, payments, records and SOAP notes.
- Veterinary medical terminology Communicate clearly and accurately in a clinical setting.
- Animal handling & Fear Free principles Keep pets calm and safe during visits, and earn your Fear Free Certification.
- Client education & preventative care Support pet owners with vaccination, nutrition and wellness guidance.
- Veterinary software & Microsoft Office Run the practice management tools clinics use every day.
Where our graduates work
- Veterinary clinics & animal hospitals Run the front desk and support the care team.
- Emergency & specialty clinics Coordinate client communication in fast-paced settings.
- Animal shelters & non-profits Support intake, records and client-facing operations.
- Pet insurance providers Help pet owners navigate coverage and claims.
- Boarding & grooming facilities Manage bookings, records and client service.
- Corporate veterinary groups Provide administrative support across multi-location practices.
Why choose at College for Arts & Technology?
Train with industry professionals
Learn from instructors with real veterinary office and clinic experience, with practical examples in every course.
Graduate job-ready
Hands-on coursework plus a supervised practicum, resume help, interview prep and job-search guidance so you're ready to apply on day one.
A designated institution you can trust
Choosing a designated institution means attending a school that meets strict standards for educational quality. Designation isn't easy to earn or keep. Schools must pass a rigorous evaluation designed to protect students and ensure excellence.
What that means for you
- Confidence in a high-quality education
- Programs approved for industry relevance
- Skilled, qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers across the country
Ready to work at the heart of animal care?
Your path to a front-office veterinary career starts with one form. Get program details, tuition and upcoming start dates.
Or reach us directly:
(866) 860-2787 · inquire@collegeforartsandtech.com
Suite 100 – 1632 Dickson Ave, Kelowna, BC
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