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College Certificate - Veterinary Medical Assistant

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Main — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Study Level: Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: September 2027
Tuition Fee: CAD 28,985
Application Fee: CAD 150
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Veterinary medical assistants provide support to clients, animal health technologists and veterinarians. Duties may include administration, animal handling and support with nutritional and pharmaceutical products. They also assist with record keeping and other clinical procedures and tasks. This 1-year certificate program will provide students with the skills and confidence they will need to work in a front-line position as a veterinary medical assistant in private veterinary clinics, livestock centres and animal shelters. In addition to classroom instruction, students will get in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in animal clinics across Alberta. Good attention to detail? Thrive on a fast pace and heavy workload? These are important traits of people interested in this program. This program is a good fit for anyone who is a people person and enjoys helping them with their animals. Hands-on, industry-relevant training After a year of classroom instruction, the clinical placement will give students the hands-on experience at an animal clinic where they will get a taste of what their future career could look like. Travel may be necessary as some placements are outside of Edmonton. Students will also regularly support the animal health technologists at the NAIT Animal Clinic.

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Field of study: —
Credential: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: CAD 28,985
Application fee: CAD 150
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Main

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

11762 - 106 Street

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton, Alberta, is a leader in technical training and applied education. NAIT students earn degrees, diplomas and certificates focused on the career fields of business, IT, engineering technologies, health sciences, culinary arts and environmental management. In addition, NAIT is Canada’s leader in apprenticeship training for skilled trades. Everything NAIT does is focused on giving students the skills needed to build strong futures. With small class sizes and a commitment to hands-on, practical education, NAIT is able to provide studen...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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