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Explore CSM's accelerated professional training for Veterinary Assistants, completing in under a year.Our Veterinary Assistant program swiftly immerses students in the field, positioning them for prime opportunities in vet clinics, sanctuaries, and more.
While Veterinary Assistants handle tasks like feeding, sanitizing, equipment sterilization, and basic medication administration, Veterinary Technicians possess expertise in medical equipment operation, vaccination administration, animal restraint during procedures, wound care, and client guidance on pet wellness. Veterinarians conduct intricate medical tests in labs for diagnosing and treating animal diseases. Additionally, veterinary assistants play crucial roles in preparing serums, collecting samples, and executing vital lab analyses like urinalysis and blood tests.
This continuing education certificate opens for new students once a year. The training is a year-long program that opens for registration mid-July with classes starting in late August or early September. There are three classes that must be registered for together in the fall and three classes that must be registered together in the spring. Students must register for all three classes before the first class for the semester begins. Students must complete all 6 classes to earn the certificate.
FALL SEMESTER
> HTH-8100 VETERINARY ASSISTANT I – THEORY: CLIENT RELATIONS, DIAGNOSTIC, and PHARMACY
> HTH-8110 VETERINARY ASSISTANT I – LAB: CLIENT RELATIONS, DIAGNOSTIC, and PHARMACY
> HTH-8120 VETERINARY ASSISTANT I – PRACTICUM
SPRING SEMESTER
> HTH-8130 VETERINARY ASSISTANT II – THEORY: PATIENT CARE, SURGERY, ANESTHESIA, and EMERGENCY CARE
> HTH-8140 VETERINARY ASSISTANT II – LAB: PATIENT CARE, SURGERY, ANESTHESIA, and EMERGENCY CARE
> HTH-8150 VETERINARY ASSISTANT II – PRACTICUM
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While Veterinary Assistants handle tasks like feeding, sanitizing, equipment sterilization, and basic medication administration, Veterinary Technicians possess expertise in medical equipment operation, vaccination administration, animal restraint during procedures, wound care, and client guidance on pet wellness. Veterinarians conduct intricate medical tests in labs for diagnosing and treating animal diseases. Additionally, veterinary assistants play crucial roles in preparing serums, collecting samples, and executing vital lab analyses like urinalysis and blood tests.
This continuing education certificate opens for new students once a year. The training is a year-long program that opens for registration mid-July with classes starting in late August or early September. There are three classes that must be registered for together in the fall and three classes that must be registered together in the spring. Students must register for all three classes before the first class for the semester begins. Students must complete all 6 classes to earn the certificate.
FALL SEMESTER
> HTH-8100 VETERINARY ASSISTANT I – THEORY: CLIENT RELATIONS, DIAGNOSTIC, and PHARMACY
> HTH-8110 VETERINARY ASSISTANT I – LAB: CLIENT RELATIONS, DIAGNOSTIC, and PHARMACY
> HTH-8120 VETERINARY ASSISTANT I – PRACTICUM
SPRING SEMESTER
> HTH-8130 VETERINARY ASSISTANT II – THEORY: PATIENT CARE, SURGERY, ANESTHESIA, and EMERGENCY CARE
> HTH-8140 VETERINARY ASSISTANT II – LAB: PATIENT CARE, SURGERY, ANESTHESIA, and EMERGENCY CARE
> HTH-8150 VETERINARY ASSISTANT II – PRACTICUM
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