Veterinary Assisting provides students with hands-on training to develop skills to work as support staff in veterinary clinics, shelters, or other animal-based entities. Under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, students learn to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well as owner communication. Including instruction in animal handling and restraint, nursing care, animal health and nutrition, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, lab procedures, blood collection, IV catheterization, surgical assisting, dental cleanings, vaccines, physical exams, office administration skills, and applicable standards and regulations.
Objectives
Safely and successfully restrain and work with a variety of small and large animals.
Perform nursing care, laboratory procedures, dental cleanings,
IV catheterization, vaccinations, and physical exams.
Perform routine lab procedures, including blood collection, fecal, and infection
control.
Use appropriate veterinary terminology and pharmacology in
communication with faculty, veterinarians, and other veterinary staff
Provide various species care and demonstrate appropriate interactions with clients and the animals' owners.
Tuition and Fees | Estimated Equalized Payment |
|---|---|
$1,998 | $333 |
this is an estimate | based on |
full-time enrollment | |
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | Pell Eligible |
Yes |