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Introduction to Veterinary Medicine for Teens

Explore careers in animal care with hands-on learning and real-world experience.

Curious about working in a veterinary clinic or animal care field? This veterinary science camp gives you a taste! Through interactive lessons, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences, you'll explore essential skills and discover a variety of career options in veterinary science. If you're aged 13-16 and considering a career in this industry, this camp will introduce you to animal care basics and first aid.

You will learn some basics of animal care & first aid:

  • Animal Behaviour, Safety, Handling & Restraint
  • General Animal Health Assessment & Physical Exams
  • Basic First Aid
  • Bandaging Techniques

The instructor and guest speakers will give you a great idea of the role each veterinary team member plays, and you'll enjoy the hands-on time in the afternoon with our cuddly animals!

Each day you will spend some time in the classroom in the morning, then doing hands-on learning in the afternoon. One day there will be a field trip (bus transportation & lunch included) to visit and tour some animal care facilities.

Dates:

  • Intake 1: July 21 - 24, 2025
  • Intake 2: August 11 - 14, 2025

Delivery: Olds Campus

Costs: $595. All materials and field day trip are included

Length of Program: Four Days

Credentials: None

Applications Deadline: Registrations will be accepted until the class is full (apply early to ensure your seat)

Prerequisites: None

In this hands-on course, you will become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of:

  • Veterinary Medical Receptionists
  • Veterinary Technical Assistants
  • Animal Health Technologists
  • Veterinarians
  • Non-veterinary animal care facilities

 

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Industry Training & Continuing Education

Phone: 403.556.4740
Toll-Free: 1.800.661.6537
Email: coned@oldscollege.ca