Veterinary Assistant
As a Veterinary Assistant you will help the Veterinarian or the Veterinarian Technician in their daily tasks. Students will learn to feed and give water to pets; examine them for signs of illness, disease or injury; clean and disinfect cages and work areas; as well as sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment in laboratories, animal hospitals and clinics. This program combines 35-hours of accelerated classroom training with emphasis on skills mastery through hands on practice and supervision and 35-hours of volunteer experience to be completed independently. (Total 70 Contact Hours)
| VTHT 1005 |
Veterinary Medical Terminology |
| Introduction to word parts, directional terminology, and analysis of veterinary terms. (32 hours) |
| VTHT 1011 |
Veterinary Clinical Skills |
| Survey of basic veterinary and nursing care skills. Includes aseptic techniques and operating room procedures, and the roles and responsibilities of the veterinary team in a clinical setting. (40 hours) |
| VTHT 1012 |
Veterinary Assistant |
| Survey of basic patient observation, record keeping, care and comfort, animal husbandry, sanitation, safety procedures, and the roles and responsibilities of the veterinary team. (35 hours) |
| VTHT 1017 |
Veterinary Office Management |
| Practical experience in management of the veterinary practice. Emphasis on client relations, record keeping, inventory, employment skills, and computer skills in the veterinary environment. (48 hours) |