# Program Requirements Rabies Vaccination Proof to be Submitted by August 1 st | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 370 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2022/02/Vet-Assistant.pdf) Referenced from: [Veterinary Assistant](/programs/veterinary-assistant/) ## Document text ## Program Requirements ## Rabies Vaccination Rabies Vaccination Proof to be Submitted by August 1 st All students in the School of Veterinary Sciences require a rabies vaccination. It takes at least one month to complete this process . It is recommended that you begin the process in the spring. Email proof of your rabies vaccination to vetsciences@northern.on.ca no later than August 1st . See the Rabies Information sheet (below) for more information, including what information should be available in the proof of vaccination that you submit. ## Program Equipment List You will need to purchase/bring: - Closed Toed, Closed Heeled Indoor Shoes - (2) Sets of Scrubs or Uniforms (Any Colour) (Approx. $60 - $80 Each) - Good quality Stethoscope; Recommended is the 3M Littman® Classic III (Approx. $130) - 1' Wide Nylon Dog Leash 5-6 Feet Long (Any Colour) - Wristwatch with Ability to Count Seconds (Preferably not a Smartwatch) - Scientific Calculator Scrubs are available in the College Bookstore and in many retail stores. Stethoscopes are also available in the College Bookstore. You will need to use your stethoscope often therefore make sure to purchase one of good quality. Notes : The items listed above do not have to be new, but we reserve the right to inspect them to make sure they meet our safety standards. ## Kennel Duty Requirements Kennel Duty is a required course for all Veterinary Sciences students. Please be aware that Kennel Duty is scheduled at 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. every day on your assigned days. Unfortunately, our local transit system begins its daily runs at 6:00 a.m. Therefore, if you do not live within walking distance of the college, you will not make it on time for your shift. It's imperative that you arrive on time for each Kennel Duty shift. Please ensure that you make the necessary arrangements when locating housing. ## Laptop Requirements Please note that Chromebooks and other Tablets are not sufficient devices to be able to perform all required tasks as a Northern College student. For full laptop requirements, please visit our Technology page. ## Double Certificate Option There is limited space in the Animal Grooming program. However, if the program is not completely full, you may be able to take both the Animal Grooming program and the Veterinary Assistant program concurrently and graduate with a double certificate. Additional course fees will be applied to a Veterinary Assistant student who wants to add Animal Grooming courses. If interested in the double certificate program, contact the Veterinary Sciences Program Assistant at 705.672.3376, ext. 8854, or at vetsciences@northern.on.ca. If you choose the double certificate option by adding Animal Grooming courses to your Veterinary Assistant program of study, you will need to purchase a college-selected grooming kit prior to the beginning of classes. The cost of the kit is approximately $1,724 + tax. The necessary equipment has been carefully selected to provide you with everything you need (except dryers) to start your own grooming business after graduation. ## How to Order the Grooming Kit: Please visit here: There is a discount that will be applied to Northern College student orders, once the kit is added to the cart. OAVT ## Contact Information L'ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE For general questions, contact Northern College's Admissions Office at 1.866.736.5877, or 705.235.7222. You can also email Admissions at admissions@northern.on.ca. For additional program information, contact: ## Haileybury Campus vetsciences@northern.on.ca Kellie Broderick Program Assistant, School of Veterinary Sciences 705.672.3376 Ext. 8854 Our Veterinary Technician program is accredited by: ## Rabies Vaccine Information Cost: Approximately $700.00 It is recommended that you make an appointment with your family physician or local health unit to obtain a prescription. It takes at least one month to complete this two or three-step process (depending on the type of vaccine). START EARLY (in the spring). PLEASE NOTE: If your doctor recommends two doses only, a Physician's signature is required at the bottom of the Rabies Vaccine Confirmation document. Ensure the rabies vaccine you obtain is in a series and is a vaccine for PRE-EXPOSURE . Post-exposure vaccines are not acceptable. Two manufacturers make a vaccine for use in humans. One is call RabAvert made by Merck Frosst and the other is called Imovax made by Aventis Pasteur. ## Proof of Vaccination Proof of vaccination must be emailed to vetsciences@northern.on.ca no later than August 1st. Please complete and return the attached Rabies Vaccine Confirmation form or submit an official letter from the Health Unit or doctor's office, which includes your name and the dates of administration of all doses; this letter should also list which vaccine you've received. Failure to submit acceptable proof of vaccination will result in students not being permitted to attend animal handling classes. ## Vaccinated More Than 2 Years Ago If you have been vaccinated for Rabies more than two years ago , or if you last titre test was more than two years ago, you must provide an updated, adequate rabies titre result. A titre means that your blood will be analyzed and the level of protection you have against rabies will be measured. Please email titre results to vetsciences@northern.on.ca no later than August 1st. If you have questions about the timing of your rabies vaccine in relation to your Covid19 vaccines, please contact us at vetsciences@northern.on.ca. ## Vaccine Backorder Occasionally, the vaccine is on backorder. In this situation, students are to bring their prescription with them to Haileybury. Once the vaccine is available, students can make an appointment at our local Health Unit for administration of the vaccine. This is acceptable only if the rabies pre-exposure vaccine is on backorder. Timiskaming/Northeastern Health Unit: (705) 647-4305 or 1-877-442-1212. Contact the New Liskeard office. while using good body mechanics will be important. Northern Physical Demands Lifting Carrying Pushing Pulling Fine Finger Movements Handling Gripping WEIGHT Maximum (in Ibs) 50 50 50 50 STRENGTH Usual (in Ibs) Never 25 25 25 25 ## Program Physical Demands Analysis * FREQUENCY Minor Required Major In order to fulfill the requirements of the Veterinary Assistant program at Northern College, students must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the profession. See the following chart for details. Due to the physical demands of the job, you should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 kg, work in a physically demanding environment and stand for long periods of time. Your ability to lift a patient from the floor to tables while using good body mechanics will be important. 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