Animal Care
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Brampton |
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Type | Certificate, College |
Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters, includes 1 field placement |
Study language | English |
Course code | PANCR |
Tuition fee | CA$18,889 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,530), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Other requirements | Additional Information Sheridan field placement agencies may require a current record of immunization. As a candidate seeking a career in animal care, you will find a strong background in 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. |
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Overview
Train for a rewarding career in animal care!
Sheridan’s Animal Care program prepares you to work as part of a professional team in a range of animal-care facilities.
Critical training
This program equips you with the skills you need to work in such locations as veterinary clinics, shelters, grooming businesses, wildlife rehabilitation facilities, dog daycare facilities, pet shops, zoos and other such animal facilities. This program is ideal for you if you have a technical interest in animals, are patient, conscientious, attentive to detail, highly motivated and dedicated.
What you’ll learn
You’ll study such subjects as animal anatomy, nutrition, domestic animal science, exotic animal science, animal grooming, animal nursing procedures and animal handling. You’ll work with live animals under supervision to demonstrate and practice skills such as handling and restraint techniques, animal husbandry, feeding, grooming and veterinary simulation exercises.
Field placement
A popular segment of the Animal Care program is the two-week placement in an animal facility at the end of your second semester. This practicum gives you valuable front-line experience working with animals and observing their care.
Additional information
The Sheridan Animal Centre, where many lab activities will take place, is accredited by the Canadian Council on Animal Care with a Good Animal Practice Certification (GAP).
Awards
You may qualify for one of the academic awards granted each year on the basis of academic excellence. Donors include Dr. G.R. Cormack and Best Boarding.
Career opportunities
Sheridan prepares you to get a job you’ll love. Graduates of this program have been consistently in high demand since the program began more than 30 years ago.
Here are some places you might work:
- Animal shelters
- Equestrian stables
- Pet shops
- Veterinary hospitals
- Wildlife rehabilitation facilities
- Zoos