Veterinary Assistant Certificate
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two semester Certificate in Veterinary Assistant and enter the workforce. The Veterinary Assistant certificate program provides training in veterinary health and handling of a variety of domestic animals with the focus on tasks for assisting the Veterinary Technician and Veterinarians to become a part of the veterinary medical team. Completion of all course work is required before the student is eligible for private-practice internship.
Courses
- VET 1002 — Veterinary Medical Terminology
- VET 1003 — Veterinary Assistant Restraint and Handling
- VET 1004 — Assistant Large Animal Nursing
- VET 1009 — Applied Companion Animal Behavior
- VET 1014 — Vet Assist Lab & Clinical Procedures
- VET 1017 — Veterinary Assistant Surgery and Nursing Care
- VET 1020 — Office Procedures and Relations
- VET 1083 — Internship