Veterinary Office Management Certificate
Credential: Mohawk College CertificateProgram Number: 935
DESCRIPTION
This program will prepare you to become a key member of the veterinary office and animal health care team. Through veterinary office skills and fundamental animal knowledge. Courses are geared specifically to the practice, procedures and tasks performed in a veterinary office setting, including client relations, business communications, and an understanding of animal health care.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
You should enter this program with a Grade Diploma, including Grade 12 English comprehension, reading and writing, or equivalency. Basic computer skills are essential.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Hours | Tentative Schedule* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |||
Mandatory Courses: |
|||||
| OADM10013 | Veterinary Office Skills and Procedures |
42 |
X |
X |
X |
| COMM10107 | Veterinary Terminology |
42 |
X |
X |
X |
| HLTH10062 | Basic Animal Husbandry |
36 |
X |
X |
X |
| HLTH10098 | Veterinary Lab Procedures |
36 |
X |
X |
X |
| HLTH10071 | Animal Husbandry II |
36 |
X |
X |
X |
| HSCI10138 | Veterinary Surgical Procedures |
36 |
X |
X |
X |
| HSCI10135 | Basic Veterinary Pharmacology |
36 |
X |
X |
X |
| VETR10000 | Veterinary Anaesthesia |
36 |
X |
X |
X |
| BUSN10034 | Building and Maintaining Customer Relationships |
48 |
X |
X |
X |
| * Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings | |||||
| View the program brochure (PDF) | |||||
FAQs
- Is the complete certificate available online?
- What is the cost of a course?
- When are courses offered?
- How do I register?
- What is the meaning of the number of hours given for each course?
- How many courses can I take per semester?
- May I take more than one course at a time?
- What about textbooks and/or course manuals?
- Are the courses self-paced?
- Where do I write the exams, if there are any?
- What are the computer requirements?
- What are the withdrawal/refund procedures?
- How do I receive my final grade?
- How do I receive my certificate?
Is the complete certificate available online?
Yes, all 9 mandatory courses are available online.
What is the cost of a course?
Exact course fees are listed in the current Continuing Education catalogue. The cost of each course is based on the number of course hours.
When are courses offered?
Courses are offered every semester.
Fall Semester - September to December
Winter Semester - January to April
Spring/Summer Semester - May to August
Browse the current Continuing Education catalogue for details.
How do I register?
Click here for registration information.
What is the meaning of the number of hours given for each course?
The number of hours shown are “equivalent classroom hours”. Thus, the workload for a 42 hour distance education course would be about the same as if you took a course through the traditional classroom delivery that is offered three hours per week for 14 weeks. We estimate that the student workload for one course is approximately 6 – 10 hours per week.
How many courses can I take per semester?
You may take as many courses as you want per semester. However, depending on your other time commitments, you may want to start with one or two courses. Then you will get a sense of the workload relative to your personal situation. Also, you must keep in mind the prerequisite courses and ensure that you have satisfied this requirement.
May I take more than one course at a time?
Yes, you may take more than one course at a time. Please keep in mind that you are expected to access your course every 48 hours.
What about textbooks and/or course manuals?
If your course has textbooks and/or manuals, you will be informed through the course outline/syllabus. You can order most textbooks through the Mohawk College Campus store.
Are the courses self-paced?
No, there are specific start and end dates for these courses and a schedule for course activities. You must follow the schedule so all course work can be completed on time and be evaluated before your final exam.
Where do I write exams, if there are any?
Final exams are usually written in person at the college during the last week of the course. Approximately six weeks before the end of the course, you can view exam booking information online. If you live outside a 100 km. radius from the college, you are eligible to write with a proctor at another University or College test centre.
What are the computer requirements?
You need a Pentium class computer with Windows 95 or better with an Internet connection and the most up-to-date browser possible. Although all OntarioLearn courses will work with a dial-up connection, it is preferable to have hi-speed access as some files and links are not able for viewing through a dial-up connection.
What are the withdrawal/refund procedures?
Click here to view this information.
How do I receive my final grade?
Approximately four to six weeks after the end of your course, you can log into MoCoMotion and view them yourself. If you are waiting for grades outside of this timeframe, please contact the Records Department.
How do I receive my certificate?
After you have completed the program requirements, and grades have been posted to your MoCoMotion account. Please click here to complete your Request for Certificate Form.
