Veterinary Assistant (CEC.VET.ASST.24) Information

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The veterinary assistant training program prepares students to work in the animal care field. As a trained assistant, they will be involved in supporting veterinary technicians and veterinarians in a variety of inpatient and outpatient activities from the care and feeding of animals to medical treatment within the scope of the law. Course participants will be provided with training in basic veterinary medicine, effective client communications, introduction to diagnostic procedures, and assisting the doctor during diagnosis. They learn basic terminology and drug classifications, patient treatment and care, how to set up an operating room, universal precautions and anesthesia procedures, and how to assist with the management of emergency situations.

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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Certificates Details


Classes offered: 6
Classes required for completion: 6
Mandatory Classes: 6
Minimum Age: 18
Classes in this Veterinary Assistant Certificate may be taken in any order.
 

Courses Available for this Certificates

Veterinary Assistant I - Lab: Client Relations, Diagnostics, and Pharmacy (HTH-8110) : Mandatory
During this hands-on laboratory course, students will be introduced to animal restraint and handling techniques and equipment commonly used in veterinary practi ......(more)
Veterinary Assistant I - Practicum (HTH-8120) : Mandatory
In this hands-on practical experience students will apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and laboratory to the Veterinary field at local vete ......(more)
Veterinary Assistant I - Theory: Client Relations, Diagnostics, and Pharmacy (HTH-8100) : Mandatory
Students will learn the role of the veterinary assistant in a veterinary practice.  Topics will include the history of the veterinary profession, ethics, c ......(more)
Veterinary Assistant II - Lab: Patient Care, Surgery, Anesthesia and Emergency Care (HTH-8140) : Mandatory
During this hands-on laboratory course, students will be introduced to animal restraint and handling techniques and equipment commonly used in veterinary practi ......(more)
Veterinary Assistant II - Practicum (HTH-8150) : Mandatory
In this course, students will have the opportunity to implement the knowledge and skills they are practicing in the laboratory.  Students will learn proper ......(more)
Veterinary Assistant II - Theory: Patient Care, Surgery, Anesthesia, and Emergency Care (HTH-8130) : Mandatory
In this second course, students will be introduced to a broad range of clinical topics and issues related to veterinary patient care and hospitalization. Studen ......(more)