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Duration

8 months

Tuition

$1,845

  Toronto

Sep 1-May 3

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Certificate

Year Founded

1967

Scholarships

yes

Throughout this eight-month certificate program, you will gain the essential skills needed to effectively assist veterinary professionals in the practice of veterinary science. To prepare you for a career as a veterinary assistant, you will be provided with a variety of basic laboratory skills and techniques to diagnose and treat domestic animals.

As a student in this program, if all academic requirements are met in the first and second semesters, you will have the opportunity to participate in an unpaid field placement. Field placements take place in a professional setting outside of Seneca, two weeks after completion of classes during the second semester.

What You’ll Learn

  • Assist with the restraint of a variety of animal species, physically or with the use of chemical restraining agents, in clinical situations.
  • Administer medications, under the supervision of a veterinary professional.
  • Assist during surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining the surgical area.
  • Produce standard diagnostic radiographs.
  • Assist the technician with sample collection and processing.
  • Counsel clients in humane animal care, basic needs, and nutritional requirements.
  • Perform receptionist duties and basic bookkeeping functions to support an animal health business.
  • Perform basic grooming techniques.
  • Identify a variety of animal breeds and the normal and abnormal animal behaviour associated with them.
  • Perform animal husbandry and provide ethical care for animals’ basic needs.

 

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Seneca Polytechnic

Bad experience with Aviation program

Anonymous

Peterborough • September 9, 2025

Graduated From

Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology

Overall:

1 out of 5

Instructors:

2 stars

Curriculum:

1 stars

Job Assistance:

1 stars

I successfully completed the first year of the program and started flights during the summer. My flight progress was successful as well. However, I was kicked out from the program because I did not meet the minimum score for pre-requisite Seneca test. ...

I successfully completed the first year of the program and started flights during the summer. My flight progress was successful as well. However, I was kicked out from the program because I did not meet the minimum score for pre-requisite Seneca test. I was not given chance to take TC exam and any other chance to stay in the program though some students have that chance. It was a shock to be removed from the program completely because of one test and without any previous warnings.
I do not recommend this program as you will waste your time and money. Only 30-40% gradute from this program and you will never know when you can be kicked out. Also you will need to move to Peterborough and rent. I lived only one month in the room but because of one year lease we need to pay for the whole year. It is very difficult to find sub-lease and college does not help.
I would recommend to take any flight school instead and not let this program to kill your passion to aviation. They do not value students who can fly.

Seneca Polytechnic

King Campus – Best Experience

Nicole Hanlon

Toronto • April 8, 2025

Graduated From

Workplace Safety & Prevention

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

Enrolling in the Workplace Safety and Prevention program at Seneca Polytechnic’s King Campus was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made—for both my career and personal growth. If you're even remotely considering a future in health and safety, s...

Enrolling in the Workplace Safety and Prevention program at Seneca Polytechnic’s King Campus was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made—for both my career and personal growth. If you're even remotely considering a future in health and safety, stop thinking and start applying. This program delivers.

The instructors are experienced professionals who don’t just read off PowerPoint slides—they bring real-world scenarios into the classroom and challenge you to think critically about everything from ergonomics and industrial hygiene to risk management and current legislation. The curriculum strikes the perfect balance between academic rigor and hands-on learning. You won't just study safety—you'll start living it.

The King Campus itself? Beautiful. It’s hard to stress out when you’re surrounded by trails, lakes, and wildlife. The peaceful environment gives your brain the space it needs to absorb some very intense subject matter—because make no mistake, this is a challenging program. But it's also incredibly rewarding.

I came in with a passion for prevention and graduated with the tools, confidence, and certifications needed to make a real impact in the field. The networking opportunities, peer support, and access to industry resources were top-notch. I left feeling ready—not just to land a job, but to change the game in workplace safety.

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