- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 01.8201
- Duration
- 9 month College Certificate including a 4 week pra
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Veterinary Science
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A nine month certificate preparing front of house staff for veterinary clinics, covering veterinary terminology, client communication, appointment and records management, billing and inventory, and a four week practicum in a working practice.
Clinics consistently report that the reception desk decides whether a practice runs well, and trained veterinary receptionists are genuinely scarce. At nine months this is the shortest programme offered here, which makes it the fastest route into the veterinary sector for students who want animal work without the clinical demands of the technologist route.
The CIP code recorded for Veterinary Medical Receptionist is 01.8201, and that code was not found on the eligible field of study lists checked. Veterinary Medical Receptionist is therefore marked as not meeting the field of study requirement until the college confirms its official code for the programme in writing. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Veterinary Medical Receptionist with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Veterinary Medical Receptionist in writing before you pay a deposit.
Veterinary Medical Receptionist sits at Grade 12 / High School with 50 percent for entry. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Veterinary Medical Receptionist is recorded at CAD 17,170 a year with a CAD 160 application fee. 7 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the Veterinary Medical Receptionist application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
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: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0; PTE Academic 55 overall with no component below 55; TOEFL iBT 80 total with no section below 18; Duolingo English Test 110.
- English waiver: Applicants who have completed at least three years of academic study conducted entirely in English may be exempt from testing, assessed case by case.
- Application: Application fee CAD 160. A tuition deposit of CAD 5,000 is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: The CIP code recorded for Veterinary Medical Receptionist is 01.8201, and that code was not found on the eligible field of study lists checked. Veterinary Medical Receptionist is therefore marked as not meeting the field of study requirement until the college confirms its official code for the programme in writing.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
✓ MOI waiver: if your degree was taught in English, you may skip the test with a Medium-of-Instruction certificate. Ask us to confirm.
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
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Veterinary Receptionist: clinics and animal hospitals
- Client Care Coordinator: veterinary practices
- Practice Administrator: with experience
- Veterinary Office Manager: small practice leadership
- Animal Health Customer Service: suppliers and pet retail
- Clinic Inventory Coordinator: practice operations
Reality check: at nine months this programme falls below the length that supports a meaningful post study work outcome, so it suits students with another plan rather than those relying on it for a Canadian work permit.
About Olds College
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #8900
- Reference No.
- O18713227822