The Veterinary Health Care Assistant program will teach you how to care for animals. You will learn veterinary terminology, animal anatomy, surgical preparation, and how to handle important clinical and administrative services in a range of animal care facilities. Start with a scholarship of up to $2,000, available until June 30, 2026.*
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Study to become a Veterinary Healthcare Assistant
Get accelerated career training through our market-driven programs, many of which can be completed in just over a year or less!
CDI College's programs in Alberta are licensed by the Private Career College Branch of Alberta Advanced Education under the Private Vocational Training Act.
For more than 50 years, we've watched our graduates embark on careers rich in opportunity.
Why CDI College?
Hands-On Experience
120-Hour Practicum Included.
Receive Certifications
Earn WHMIS, Standard First Aid, and DOGSAFE® Canine First Aid certifications.
Graduate Sooner
You can complete the program in 43 weeks.
In-Demand Career
Join a growing field with high demand for veterinary assistants.
6-Week Practicum Included
Graduate in Under a Year
Graduate in just 43 weeks and launch your career as an essential member of a veterinary care team! Our comprehensive program equips you with the clinical and administrative skills needed to provide exceptional care for animals. You'll gain hands-on experience in animal handling, nutrition management, behavioral understanding, and welfare best practices, all designed to ensure the well-being of animals.
Veterinarian Assistants Make a Median Wage of $23/hr in AB*
*alis.alberta.ca; 2025
Join Our Successful Graduates
Discover why our healthcare graduates rave about the hands-on training at CDI College!
6-Week Practicum Included
Career Opportunities
- Veterinary Hospitals
- Veterinarian Offices and Clinics
- Animal Shelters
- Zoos
- Pet Products/Supply Stores
I graduated from the Veterinary Health Care Assistance program at CDI College. My instructors were great at communicating and collaborating, and the courses were very inspiring. Overall, I am firm that I made the right decision to further my education through CDI College.
Alicia R.
Veterinary Health Care Assistant Program Gradate
My experience has been nothing but nice, easy and enjoyable. My veterinary healthcare instructors know how to explain the work that we have to do. They have taught me things that I didn't know about myself. I feel like the instructors really connect with us students.
Adriana T.
Veterinary Health Care Assistant Program Gradate