Vets in Training
Join us for our popular Vets in Training Program!
This program is designed for the animal lover and future Vet, Veterinary Technician or Vet Assistant! We offer programs for three age categories, ranging from 7 - 14+.
Children learn about a variety of topics, tour the shelters, learn from medical professionals, and have fun while doing it!
Sessions are 5 weeks long, once per week for 2 hours. We offer the program at both our Kitchener and Stratford locations.
Have any questions?
Please contact our Community Programs team:
519-745-5615 ext. 233
Join us for our next session!
Jr. Vets in Training
Dates to come
A 5 week program for children ages 7-10 years.
Participants will learn about grooming, anatomy, animal behaviour, responsible pet ownership, and more.
Cost: $220
Vets in Training
KW: April 7 to May 5
SP: March 26 to April 23
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
A 5 week program for children ages 10-14 years.
Participants will learn about physical exams, surgeries, parasites and toxins, and more.
Cost: $220
Critter Club
KW: January 12 to January 26
SP: January 15 to January 29th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
A 3 week program for children ages 6-9 years.
Critter Club gives children who are passionate about animals the opportunity to learn hands-on from a vet or a vet tech about what it means to work with animals.
Cost: $149.
Vet Club
Dates coming fall 2026
A 3 week program for children ages 8-12 years.
Vet Club gives animal loving children the opportunity to learn hands-on from a vet or a vet tech about what it means to work with animals.
Cost: $149.
“Our daughter was so excited about hearing Jingle's heartbeat and she was fascinated with the cat's extra toe. She is so thrilled!!!! I am so IMPRESSED with your program.”
Refund Policy
Refund Policy:
Refunds will be issued upon written request by email and will be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined below. The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth reserves the right to grant exceptions to this policy in extreme circumstances.
Partial Attendance and Early Withdrawal/Removals:
We do not provide refunds when a participant leaves a program after it has started, for any reason. This includes situations involving illness, personal choice, or when a participant needs to be removed from the program due to behaviour or safety concerns. Staffing, preparation, and resources are planned and allocated for the full duration of the program, which means we are unable to offer partial refunds in these circumstances.
Weather Conditions:
Programs will take place in all weather conditions - should a program need to be cancelled due to extreme weather (winter storm where safety is compromised), parents will be notified prior to the session starting and will be notified of a make-up date.
Refund Guidelines:
15 days notice or more (before 1st session) for refund – 10% program fee deducted
14 days to 73 hours notice for refund – 50% program fee refunded
72 hours notice or less – No refund
Once program has begun – No refund d
