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Veterinary Assistant

Program Type

Certificate

Program Format

Online

Instruction Format

Self Study

Courses

1 course

Duration

4 months*

Next Start

Flexible Start Dates

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Course Details

If you have a fond love of animals, then a career as a Veterinary Assistant may be the ideal career for you! These professionals work alongside veterinarians in private practices, emergency clinics, research labs and zoos. The Veterinary Assistant course includes training in animal handling, medical terminology, laboratory procedures, and client communication. Get practical experience working with animals and veterinary equipment. Study online at your own pace and complete the program in 4 months. Benefit from externship experience, a provided laptop, career services, 24/7 learner support, flexible start dates, and up to a year of course access.

Laptop Eligibility

When paying in full, learners can receive a laptop upon enrolling in any program.

What is Veterinary Assisting?

The Veterinary Assisting program provides essential skills and knowledge for a successful career in animal care. You will learn about:

  • Providing nursing care and assisting in the treatment of animals.
  • Understanding veterinary medicine and your roles and responsibilities within a veterinary team.
  • Defining veterinary medical terms related to animal physiology, anatomy, and pathology.
  • Describing procedures and terms specific to animals, including age, sex, and birthing.
  • Assessing medical terms related to examinations, surgeries, dissections, lab procedures, and pharmacology.
  • Recognizing the differences in medical care for birds, felines, canines, swine, and other species.
  • Gaining knowledge of veterinary therapeutics and diagnostics.
  • Understanding and applying ethical, legal, and safety regulations in veterinary practices.

And much more!

Clinical Placement Opportunities

Learners will receive clinical placement options with medical providers in their area if a certificate requires an in-person performance evaluation of demonstrable skills.

Admission Details

The admission requirements to enroll in our certification training program, we only ask for completion or active enrolment in GED or high school diploma. We do not require any previous experience for taking our certification program.

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

  • Veterinary Assistant (VA1)

*Program completion times may vary. Advertised Program completion is based on 15 hours of study time per week. However, Students have 12 months of access to complete the course at their own pace.

Curriculum & Tuition

Tuition

Average Cost Per Course: $4,000

About Pangea Learning

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Average Cost Per Course: $4,000

Additional tuition reductions and flexible payment options may be available!

Career Pathways

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians