School ofAnimal Health
Care for animals and support their well-being
Animals rely on knowledgeable, compassionate professionals to help them live healthy lives. Whether you’re beginning your journey in veterinary care or preparing for a more advanced clinical role, the School of Animal Health prepares you to support animal health through practical learning, clinical experiences and compassionate care.
Learn in a School built around compassionate veterinary care
Animal health professional need technical expertise, clinical confidence and compassion for the animals and people they server. At Georgian, you’ll learn in an environment that connects veterinary education with patient care, community partnerships and evolving approaches to animal welfare and collaborative veterinary practice.
A teaching veterinary hospital
Learn in a School supported by an on-site Veterinary Hospital that brings education, patient care and industry together in one environment.
A commitment to community care
Animal wellness clinics, outreach initiatives and community partnerships help connect learning with meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
Faculty with industry expertise
Learn from experienced veterinary professionals who bring current practices, clinical knowledge and real-world perspectives into your education.
Explore veterinary programs
Explore programs focused on veterinary practice and compassionate patient care. Whether you’re beginning your career in animal care or preparing for a more advanced clinical role, the School of Animal Health offers pathways that build practical skills and clinical confidence.
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Gain the knowledge and skills required to support veterinary professionals including safe handling and restraint techniques, general care of companion animals and administrative duties.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Learn theory, labs, simulation, advanced models, and clinical practice in our on-site veterinary hospital to develop the requisite competencies to provide medical and nursing care to animals.
Learning experience
Experiential learning is central to the School of Animal Health. Through laboratory learning, clinical environments and working with animals, you’ll develop the technical skills, professional judgement and confidence needed to support veterinary teams and provide compassionate care.
Animal care and clinical skills
Build your practical skills in animal handling, patient assessment and nursing care while learning how to support animal health, comfort and wellbeing,
Clinical and diagnostic skills
Develop experience with diagnostic laboratory techniques, radiography, anesthesia and surgical support using professional equipment and procedures.
Field placements
Apply your knowledge in veterinary settings through field placements, gaining experience with workplace practices, client service and animal care.
Where could animal health take you?
Animal health and welfare
Help improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life of animals through preventive care, advocacy and compassionate practice.
make informed decisions and improve performance.
Support animal wellbeing through:
- Preventive care and wellness
- Animal handling and husbandry
- Client education and animal advocacy
Provide clinical care
Assist with examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures and patient recovery in veterinary environments.
Contribute to patient care through:
- Examinations and treatment support
- Diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures
- Surgical, anesthesia and recovry support
Strengthen veterinary practice
Work as part of veterinary teams in clinics, animal hospitals and other animal health environments in your community.
Work as part of teams in:
- Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals
- Animal health and community care settings
- Veterinary services and support environments
Join a community united by a passion for animal care
The student experience in the School of Animal Health is built around a shared commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of animals. You’ll build lasting relationships with classmates and faculty while learning in a collaborative environment shaped by compassion, responsibility and respect for animals.
Students strengthen these connections through collaborative learning experiences, professional workshops and opportunities to engage with the veterinary community while preparing for careers in animal health.
Hear from our students about hands-on learning supportive faculty and finding their place at Georgian.
Connected through the Faculty of Health, Wellness and Sciences
Learn alongside future nurses, rehabilitation professionals, oral health practitioners, health scientists and wellness professionals while gaining a unique perspective on collaborative care across both human and animal health.
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Related Areas of Interest
If you’re interested in animal health, you may also want to explore these related Areas of Interest. They connect through shared interests in biology, health sciences, rehabilitation and environmental stewardship while offering different ways to improve the wellbeing of people, animals and communities.
Diagnostic, Laboratory and Health Sciences
Explore careers in diagnostics, laboratory science, and healthcare.
Rehabilitation, Therapy and Movement Sciences
Explore careers in rehabilitation, movement and therapeutic care.
Environmental Technology and Sustainability
Explore careers in environmental health and sustainability.
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