Work in the Pet Care Industry!

  • Boarding kennels
  • Doggy daycares
  • SPCA and other rescue groups
  • Grooming facilities
  • Veterinary clinics
  • Rehabilitation and other service animal groups
Pet Care Institute of Vancouver Island
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Certified Pet Care Technician
In association with Pet Care Services and Happy Time Kennels
Always wanted to work with animals?
Our program gives you the knowledge base needed to work in the industry with the hands on experience to prepare you for a career in pet care.

Study at your own pace from the comfort of your home while completing your practicum at your convenience.

You will learn
  • Animal handling and behaviour
  • Safety and security of pets in your care
  • Vaccinations
  • Parasites
  • Nutrition
  • Grooming
  • Emergency care
  • Animal husbandry
  • Environmental management

As well as personal development to become a sought after employee
  • Communication
  • Customer relations


Length of Program
You have 4 months to complete the at-home theoretical portion of the program with either an online or written exam.

The practical portion of the program consists of 160 hours done on site with Certified Pet Care Technicians. Working around your schedule, you have one year to complete this section.

Why Choose Us?

Other animal care courses will cost you thousands of dollars. Our program is based on the internationally recognized Pet Care Services Association certification program and includes valuable hands on experience to help you break into the industry. All for a fraction of the cost!

Start your journey to a new career in a field you love! Become a Pet Care Technician today!
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