The Certificate in Veterinary Assistant program provides training in the technical skills and work habits required to seek an entry-level position as a Veterinary Assistant.

Location:

Oxnard, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Undergraduate Certificate

Specialty:

Veterinary Sciences & Medicine, Veterinary Sciences & Medicine, Veterinary Sciences & Medicine, Veterinary Sciences & Medicine

Program Overview

Program Description:

Certificate in Veterinary Assistant

Train as a Veterinary Assistant

The Certificate in Veterinary Assistant program provides training in the technical skills and work habits required to seek an entry-level position as a Veterinary Assistant.
 
Curriculum will include veterinary practice management, small animal systems and diseases, veterinary preventative care, small animal nursing, pharmacology and toxicology, laboratory procedures, animal radiology and surgical assisting.
 
In addition to attendance in all courses, students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments. These assignments include, but are not limited to reading, exercises and problem solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equal about two (2) hours for every one (1) hour of lecture.
 
Program Highlights:

• Computer technology and word processing
• 180-hour externship at a veterinary clinic
• Blended Learning format combines hands on learning in lab and flexible online learning

Fast Track:
10 months

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools