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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 Waived

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

Turn your love for animals into a career. If you dream of working with animals full-time, then your future starts here. Northern’s Veterinary Assistant program is a one-year certificate that lays the foundation for a great job – and it’s also the gateway to your continuing animal education.

You’ll learn to prepare medication, counsel clients on patient care, and assist with lab work and surgery prep. Under the direction of a vet, you’ll learn how to safely handle animals, provide basic care, and use physical restraints, as required.

You’ll also become a pro in the office – answering calls, booking appointments and taking care of business. That all adds up to you claiming your place as a valued team member at a kennel, shelter, grooming facility, municipality, veterinary company, and more.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

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
(CAD)

CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

International Entrance Scholarships

New international students starting in Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 may be eligible to receive an entrance scholarship.

Scholarship Value

Total value: $2,000 CAD

  • $1,000 CAD applied in the first semester
  • $1,000 CAD applied in the second semester, provided eligibility criteria are met
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, students must:
  • Be a new international student admitted to an eligible program for the Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 intake
  • Be registered as a full-time student in an eligible program and campus
  • Submit the scholarship application form by the deadline

Please note: Students who are exempt from international tuition fees or who have previously studied at Northern College are not eligible.

Eligible Programs

Fall 2026 Eligible Programs Winter 2027 Eligible Programs
  Animal Grooming (H133) **Haileybury Campus
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (H112) Timmins Campus
Computer Engineering Technician (T100) Timmins Campus
Cybersecurity (T200) Timmins Campus
Electrical Engineering Technician (T007) Timmins Campus
Electrical Engineering Technology (T074) Timmins Campus
Heavy Equipment Techniques (T093) Timmins Campus
Mechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright (T122) Timmins Campus
Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright (T094) Timmins Campus
Medical Laboratory Technician (H150) Timmins Campus
Mining Engineering Technician (Haileybury) (M007) ** Haileybury Campus
Mining Engineering Technician (Timmins) (M053) ** Timmins Campus
Motive Power Technician—Heavy Equipment (T121) Timmins Campus
Paramedic (H099) Timmins Campus
Personal Support Worker (H139) Haileybury Campus
Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training (T085) ** Timmins Campus
Practical Nursing - Haileybury (H129) Haileybury Campus
Veterinary Assistant (H057) Haileybury Campus
Veterinary Technician (H058) Haileybury Campus
Veterinary Technology - Wildlife Rehabilitation (H134) Haileybury Campus
Animal Grooming (H133) ** Haileybury Campus
Cybersecurity (T200) Timmins Campus
Companion Animal Physical Rehabilitation**
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced
Diplomas and Degrees (H162W) Timmins Campus
Veterinary Technician (H058W) Haileybury Campus
  Please note: Programs marked with ** are not eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). For more information, please refer to: Programs Available to International Students
Application Deadlines
  • Fall 2026 Intake: August 31, 2026
  • Winter 2027 Intake: December 31, 2026
How it Works
  • Students who meet the eligibility criteria and submit the application form by the deadline will receive $1,000 CAD in their first semester
  • An additional $1,000 CAD will be applied in the second semester if the student completes their first semester with no failed courses

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