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This program is designed for highly motivated individuals committed to a veterinary career. It is intensive—giving you the academic foundation you need to thrive in veterinary school.

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1. You do NOT need the GRE.
2. You do NOT need a 4-year bachelor’s degree.
3. You do NOT need an undergraduate degree.
4. You do NOT need a personal essay or letters of recommendation to begin.

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PROGRAM OUTLINE

General Biology

This course provides an overview of an introduction to the foundations of biology. Topics of lectures include the chemistry of life, the cell, genetics, membrane structure and function, cellular respiration, macromolecules, nutrition and digestion, photosynthesis, ecology, and more.

Medical Terminology

This course explores frequently used medical words and abbreviations, along with terms identifying major body systems in health and disease. Emphasis is placed on spelling and pronunciation in order for the student to communicate accurately with patients and other professionals in the health care field.

General Chemistry

This course provides background knowledge of the foundations of chemistry. Topics of lectures include atomic structure, theories of chemical bonding, gas laws, chemical equilibrium, weak acids and bases, acid-base equilibrium, thermodynamics and thermo chemistry, chemical kinetics, solubility, and electrochemistry.

Calculus I

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of calculus. Topics of the lectures include functions and models, inverse and logarithmic functions, limits and derivatives, concavity, and differentiation.

English I

This course is designed to lay effective groundwork for becoming a better writer, including organizing your writing, and having an effective writing process. The basics will be reinforced, including parts of speech -- subjects and verbs, sentence types, pronouns, articles, adjectives and adverbs. Students learn common proofreading errors like subject-verb agreement, sentence fragments, run-ons and comma splices.

Organic Chemistry I

This course introduces students to the basic principles that govern the structure of molecules. Topics of lectures include the structures and properties of alkenes, the concept of stereoisomerism, acids and bases, alkenes, and unsaturated hydrocarbons. Students learn nomenclature and classification of organic molecules, structure and reactivity of functional groups -- hydrocarbons, alcohols, alkyl halides, alkadienes and allylic systems.

Physics I

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of physics. Lecture topics include an introduction to kinematics, forces, motion, and dynamics of uniform circular motion, work, energy, impulse and momentum. Students also learn about fluids, temperature and heat, rotational kinematics and dynamics.

Cell Biology and Histology

This course is designed at a pre-professional level with the aim of in-depth understanding of role of macromolecules in the hierarchy of the cellular organization. The course aims at complete knowledge of the metabolic machinery of the cell in both plants and animals. This course emphasizes evolution, organism diversity, and genetics.

Biochemistry

This course introduces the foundational principles of biochemistry essential for students pursuing studies in veterinary and life sciences. Students will explore the molecular structure and function of biomolecules, enzymatic activity, metabolic pathways, genetic information flow, and cellular signaling mechanisms. The course emphasizes the chemical and regulatory basis of biological processes through an integrated study of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, and vitamins.

Physics II

This course provides a continuation of the understanding of physics. Topics of lectures include wave motions and the laws of thermodynamics, the nature and speed of waves and sound, electricity and magnetism. Students learn the different laws and rules of energy, mechanics of electric and magnetic fields, and the properties of light, reflection and refraction.

Calculus II

This course provides a continuation of the understanding of calculus. Topics of the lectures include antiderivatives and integrals, integration, differential equations, and parametric equations.

Comparative Anatomy and Physiology

This course provides a comprehensive overview of animal anatomy and physiology. Students will explore cell biology, tissues, and body cavities; examine skeletal and muscular systems; and understand neural coordination, endocrine functions, and sensory organs. Students will compare anatomy and physiology across species, including birds, exotic mammals, reptiles, horses, and farm animals.

English II

This course develops effective writing for letters, emails, and business correspondence. Students learn how to convey their message with special attention to tone and word choice.  Grammar and spelling which was learned in English I is utilized in English II as students begin to craft formal and informal correspondence for an expanded range of purposes.  Students learn correct medical letter format as they create messages to express sympathy, resolve a conflict, or provide reassurance. Students also create referral letters, patient termination letters, and absence letters.  Attention is paid to proofreading since accuracy in medical writing is of paramount importance.

Evidence Based Research I, II, and III

These three courses, one per semester, are designed to introduce the process of effective independent research. Each semester, students are given an assignment for solely independent investigation, resulting in a properly written and formatted submission. Students are required to perform in-depth research, thoroughly annotated, in order to generate an analysis on various unique topics with attention to spelling and grammar, plagiarism, and independent professional writing.

This elite program is non-vocational does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

31103 - Veterinarians

Veterinarians prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and disorders in animals and advise clients on the feeding, hygiene, housing and general care of animals. They can also perform surgical procedures. They work in private practice or may be employed by animal clinics, farms, laboratories, government or industry.

Examples

• Farm veterinarian
• Small animal veterinary specialist
• Veterinarian
• Veterinary inspector
• Veterinary pathologist
• Veterinary physiologist
• Veterinary surgeon
• Zoo veterinarian

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests
• Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery
• Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases
• Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
• Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
• Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
• May supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
• May be responsible for overall operation of animal hospital, clinic or mobile service to farms
• May conduct veterinary research related to areas such as animal nutrition, health care products development and disease prevention and control
• May enforce government regulations in disease control and food production including animal or animal-based food inspection.