Veterinary Degrees Online

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)

APPLICANT SELECTION

Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.

PREPARATION FOR APPLICATION

Pre-exposure rabies immunization is highly recommended for those working in the animal care field. Prior to entering the Animal Care Program at Sheridan, you are requested to contact your family doctor to have your immunization completed.

As a candidate seeking a career in animal care you will find a strong background in the sciences and math a definite asset. Because of the unique nature of Sheridan’s program, it is strongly recommended that students acquire experience in the animal care field prior to admission.

Program Code: PANCR
Duration: 1 Year
Credentials:
ONTARIO COLLEGE CERTIFICATE(PANCR)
SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY AND LIBERAL STUDIES
Availability:
Davis Campus
September 2009 | January 2010

Sheridan’s Animal Care Program provides students with an excellent theoretical and practical education, enabling graduates to build and sustain highly rewarding careers as members of a professional team in animal care. Other areas of study include anatomy, nutrition, animal science and animal diseases.

The Animal Care Program is ideal for individuals who have a technical interest in animals and their behaviour, are patient, conscientious, attentive to detail, highly motivated and dedicated.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Awards

Each year a number of academic awards are granted to students on the basis of academic excellence. Donors include Dr. G. R. Cormack.
UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Facilities

Students in this practical program benefit from the on-campus animal centre, acquiring skills in animal handling and restraint, grooming, laboratory procedures, animal hygiene, nursing care and computerized record keeping.
Practicums

Students gain practical experience through a twoweek field placement in an animal facility at the end of the second semester.

This program has been specifically developed for those individuals who feel a strong attachment toward animals and want to work closely with them on a daily basis. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of animal care and management. The primary focus is on dogs and cats but students also receive instruction in the health maintenance and care of laboratory animals.

Many students who select the Animal Care program are actually undecided as to which specific area in the animal care field best suits them. One of the strengths of the program is that it exposes students to the wide variety of opportunities in the animal care profession. The College’s modern, on-campus veterinary clinic houses a kennel, dog training and grooming rooms and laboratory animal rooms.

Graduates of this program are prepared to demonstrate correct kennel management procedures; evaluate and modify canine behavior; perform basic grooming skills; and demonstrate proper health, safety and nutritional practices for companion animals.