Veterinary courses

About Veterinary Medical Receptionist Certificate in Olds College

What can you expect from the program?

Do you enjoy working with people and share a love for animals? The Veterinary Medical Receptionist (VMR) provides client care as the “face of the practice” and hands-on animal care to farm and companion animals, both large and small. The Veterinary Medical Receptionist certificate is currently offered in two delivery methods:

On-Campus Delivery: This 8-month certificate program begins in September and culminates with a four week industry practicum. During their studies, VMR students will learn to understand the importance of the VMR role. We recommend you seek a job shadowing opportunity at your local veterinary clinic.

Online Delivery: Complete the VMR program from home! The new online delivery method will allow students to complete two courses per 7-week block (total of 10 courses). Running from September to August, students will gain their certificate through a combination of distance learning, a one week on-campus laboratory, and an industry practicum.

What will you learn?

Students in the Veterinary Medical Receptionist program will learn a variety of office administration and veterinary medicine skills that will train you to become a valued member of a veterinary team. Skills students learn include:

• Explain veterinary procedures, protocols and materials
• Complete veterinary pharmaceutical procedures as directed by a veterinarian
• Explain infectious diseases and prevention
• Identify common breeds, behaviour, and handling of selected species
• Identify the animal systems and components of animal health management
• Interact professionally with clients and staff
• Utilize appropriate software
• Produce professional documents
• Provide veterinary customer service and client education
• Communicate effectively within the animal health industry

Your future

Job opportunities include: 

veterinary practices, animal shelter, animal care facilities, wildlife rehabilitation centres and boarding facilities.

Academic qualification equivalents

• 50% or better in Two of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Science 20, OR One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :     no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than a 6.0
• TOEFL    :     overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18
• PTE         :     score of at least 53-54 with no communicative skill profile below 53. 

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