Course description
Do you love animals so much that you want to make caring for them part of your career? The Veterinary Office Management program at Vancouver Career College will teach you to combine your love of animals with the business and organizational skills to launch a rewarding career.
In the Veterinary Office Management program, you will learn the business, management and organizational skills necessary to run the front office of a veterinary practice. You will learn about animal breeds, medical terminology, animal health practice, pre- and post- surgical care, nutrition and diet, vaccines, parasites, pharmacology and common surgeries. You will also learn to assess and prioritize client appointment requests and respond to clients’ basic questions about general animal health care. In addition, you will learn the industry-standard computer applications, accounting and management fundamentals.
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to begin a career in veterinary office reception, administration or management and can work in veterinary clinics, hospitals, animal daycares, animal welfare organizations, wildlife shelters, zoos, aquariums, laboratories, breeding kennels and boarding facilities.
