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Certificate in Veterinary Assistant Northern College - Haileybury Campus Northern College - Haileybury Campus, Canada

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CAD 16372

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This one-year program will prepare students to assist members of the veterinary team. They will gain the skills required to assist professionals working in associated fields of veterinary science and other applied animal sciences. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to care for patients’ basic needs under the direction of the veterinarian or designate, administer and monitor the use of physical restraint agents, assist the technologist and technician by preparing for surgical procedures, assist the technologist and technician with standard diagnostic laboratory work, counsel clients and co-workers on patient care, prepare labels for medication, book appointments, and perform receptionist duties.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any one module - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 79
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English (C, U)
    • Grade 11 Biology (C, U)

6 IELTS Score
79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16372

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

10000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Allocation of the 15 International Entrance Scholarships for Fall 2025 Intake


Scholarship Value: $2,000 per recipient


Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the scholarship, international students must meet the following requirements:


1. Intake and Region:

  • Be a new international student starting in the Fall 2025 intake.
  • Students from all countries are eligible if they meet all the criteria in this document.


2. Regional Allocation:

  • A maximum of four scholarships will be awarded per region (Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa)
  • The remaining 3 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students outside the above listed regions if applicable.


3. Eligible Programs:

  • Applicants must be admitted to one of the Engineering, Technology, or Trades programs listed in Northern College’s Fall 2025 international program offerings. Examples include Mining, Electrical, and Heavy Equipment programs.


4. Payment Requirement:

  • Students must pay the full tuition and ancillary fees by the first payment deadline outlined in their Letter of Acceptance (LOA).


5. Exclusion for Domestic Tuition:


6. Academic Performance and English Proficiency:

  • Achieve a minimum average of 75% in senior high school or post-secondary academic studies.
  • Meet English proficiency requirements with a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalent scores in other accepted tests.


7. Scholarship Application:

  • Scholarships will be applied directly to eligible students’ Northern College accounts after day 10 of their second semester.

8. Revocation of Scholarship:

  • Scholarships will be rescinded if:
    • Any application documents are found to be fraudulent.
    • The student changes to a program not eligible for the scholarship.
    • Students do not enroll at Northern College anymore.

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