- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 51.0808
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027
- Field
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
The College Certificate - Veterinary Assistant (VTA1) is a 1 year program at Fanshawe College’s London campus.
A year of animal handling, husbandry, clinic support and client care with placement in working practices — the quickest entry into Canada's chronically understaffed veterinary sector. Graduates work while deciding whether to ladder into the registered Veterinary Technician diploma.
Around it sits one of Ontario’s largest public colleges — 40,000-plus students in London, where living costs undercut Toronto by thousands a year and Fanshawe’s published 100+ PGWP-aligned list keeps planning transparent.
The CIP classification here is 51.0808 (field of study). Full-time, on-campus completion of an eligible two-year program supports the three-year permit; shorter programs support permits matching their length. IRCC decides finally.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Completed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board with approximately 50% or better.
- IELTS: R-5.5, W-5.5, L-5.5, S-5.5, Overall 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: Total 79.0
- PTE: Overall 53
- Duolingo: 105
- GRE/GMAT: Not required.
Application fee $100 CAD. Apply well before the February 1 equal-consideration date for September entry — capped international seats mean popular programs fill early. An Ontario Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) is arranged through admission. Ask an Apply Study Visa counsellor to verify current PGWP alignment and seats before applying.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Veterinary assistants keep clinics running:
- Veterinary Assistant — companion-animal clinics
- Animal Care Attendant — shelters and boarding facilities
- Grooming & Daycare Roles — the pet-services economy
- Clinic Reception & Client Care — front-office animal practice
- Technician Ladder — continuing toward RVT registration
- Animal Industry Roles — retail and supplier positions
The pet economy grew through every recent downturn — and hires at every level.
About Fanshawe College
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.9
- World rank
- #5433
- Reference No.
- O19361039982
