About Veterinary Medical Receptionist Certificate in Olds College
What can you expect from the program?
Do you enjoy working with people and share a love for animals? The Veterinary Medical Receptionist (VMR) provides client care as the “face of the practice” and hands-on animal care to farm and companion animals, both large and small. The Veterinary Medical Receptionist certificate is currently offered in two delivery methods:
On-Campus Delivery: This 8-month certificate program begins in September and culminates with a four week industry practicum. During their studies, VMR students will learn to understand the importance of the VMR role. We recommend you seek a job shadowing opportunity at your local veterinary clinic.
Online Delivery: Complete the VMR program from home! The new online delivery method will allow students to complete two courses per 7-week block (total of 10 courses). Running from September to August, students will gain their certificate through a combination of distance learning, a one week on-campus laboratory, and an industry practicum.
What will you learn?
Students in the Veterinary Medical Receptionist program will learn a variety of office administration and veterinary medicine skills that will train you to become a valued member of a veterinary team. Skills students learn include:
- Explain veterinary procedures, protocols and materials
- Complete veterinary pharmaceutical procedures as directed by a veterinarian
- Explain infectious diseases and prevention
- Identify common breeds, behaviour, and handling of selected species
- Identify the animal systems and components of animal health management
- Interact professionally with clients and staff
- Utilize appropriate software
- Produce professional documents
- Provide veterinary customer service and client education
- Communicate effectively within the animal health industry
Your future
Job opportunities include:
veterinary practices, animal shelter, animal care facilities, wildlife rehabilitation centres and boarding facilities.
Academic qualification equivalents
- 50% or better in Two of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Science 20, OR One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than a 6.0
- TOEFL : overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18
- PTE : score of at least 53-54 with no communicative skill profile below 53.
Olds College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Program |
Tuition Fee per year |
| Avg Cost of Tuition/Year |
$7,008 CAD |
| Admin Fee |
$217 |
| Book & Supply |
$750 CAD |
| Application Fee |
$157.50 CAD |
Olds College English Language Requirements
| Test |
Minimum score required |
| Academic IELTS or IELTS Indicator* |
no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than a 6.0 |
| TOEFL (iBT) |
Internet based test - overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18 |
| PTE Academic |
score of at least 53-54 with no communicative skill profile below 53 |
| CAEL |
overall score of no less than 60, with no band below 50 |
