Graduates of a veterinary surgery program may practice in a veterinary hospital or work in animal production for a private or government organization. Scholars may learn to implement animal safety measures in keeping with current legislative requirements.

A certificate is a short scholastic program that helps provide students with the education and training they need to qualify for promotions at work or to supplement their existing academic record. These programs are usually completed in less than a year.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.