As part of our commitment to delivering an up-to-date and interactive learning experience, Sprott Shaw College is excited to announce our newly updated Veterinary Assistant program! With these new updates, our Veterinary Assistant program will provide a more comprehensive, hands-on, and modern curriculum that will provide our students an edge in a competitive marketplace.

What’s new:

• Fear Free Certification Included: Our program includes Fear Free certification, providing students with the knowledge and skills to handle animals in a way that minimizes fear, anxiety, and stress. This improves the veterinary care our students will be able to provide to animals and enhances our students’ professional value since Fear Free Certification is sought after by many employers.

• Comprehensive Shelter Medicine & Animal Welfare Training: Students will gain a deep understanding of shelter medicine principles and animal welfare best practices, preparing students for diverse career paths and empowering them to make a positive impact in animal care. This specialized training opens the possibility to work in animal welfare non-profit organizations.

• NEO Software Integration: Experience interactive learning with NEO software, enhancing students’ engagement and knowledge retention through simulations, virtual labs, and collaborative activities.

• Cutting-Edge Webinars: Access the most advanced webinars in veterinary medicine, delivered by experts in the field and supported by leading veterinary corporations in nutrition and pharmaceuticals. Stay at the forefront of veterinary knowledge and advancements.

With the addition of new interactive training software and webinars that connect our students to industry experts, the newly updated Veterinary Assistant program ensures our students enter the field with the skills and confidence needed to thrive. Upon graduation, students will stand out from other veterinary assistants with a Fear Free certification and specialized knowledge in shelter medicine, making our students sought-after candidates in the veterinary field. Graduates will be able to explore diverse career opportunities in private clinics, animal shelters, research facilities, and more, with a well-rounded education that caters to various interests.

Interested in learning more about our newly updated Veterinary Assistant program? Reach out to one of our admissions advisors today and they would be happy to answer any of your questions!