Veterinary Assistant Training Program

With more than 85 million households in the United States including at least one pet, the veterinary field represents a growing and vibrant career sector. Veterinary Assistants serve as valued and essential team members in veterinary practices, animal clinics, and hospital settings. They collaborate closely with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to deliver exceptional quality care for healthy animals, sick animals, and injured animals requiring medical attention.

This comprehensive program provides students with hands-on training in the proper handling and safe care of companion animals; instruction in thorough examination procedures; and knowledge of how to identify and assess signs of illness, infection, and physical injury. The curriculum also covers animal anatomy and physiology; medical terminology and standard veterinary acronyms; principles of animal nutrition; legal and ethical professional standards; and the daily operations and business management aspects of a veterinary practice.

Important Program Notes:

• This is an entry-level course and is specifically NOT equivalent to a Veterinary Technician program, which requires completion of a comprehensive two-year academic degree program.
• Course textbooks are purchased separately and are not included in tuition.
• The complete program consists of 75 hours of online live instruction with instructors, 25 hours of independent online learning modules, and a 40-hour hands-on externship at a veterinary facility.
• Students will require reliable internet access, a functional PC, laptop, or tablet device, and access to a printer in order to fully participate in all course activities and complete all assignments.