Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant training can help you make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. Our course prepare you for a rewarding career working as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, zoo, university or other environment that requires a background in animal sciences.

This course provides a well-rounded, complete approach to learning the skills required in the field of veterinary assisting. The course begins with basic skills such as veterinary medical terminology and office procedures, and progresses to more advanced skills such as nursing care and radiology. There are sections covering companion animals, large animals, and exotic animals. Clinical scenarios are provided in this course to help demonstrate application of the skills to real world practice.

NOTE: This program DOES NOT License, Certify, or Register Veterinary Technicians in any state through the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Prerequisite(s): None

Veterinary Assistant Module 1
Practice Management and Client Relations

• Veterinary Medical Terminology
• Veterinary Abbreviations
• Medical Records
• Scheduling and Appointments
• Computer and Keyboarding Skills
• Veterinary Office Management
• Communication and Client Relations
• Veterinary Ethics and Legal Issues

Veterinary Assistant Module 2
Dogs, Cats, Avian & Pocket Pets

• Dog Breed Identification
• Cat Breed Identification
• Avian Breed Identification
• Pocket Pet Identification
• Veterinary Terminology
• Behavior & Basic Training
• Basic Health Care & Maintenance
• Common Diseases & Parasites
• Restraint & Handling

Veterinary Assistant Module 3
Rabbits, Reptiles, Fish, Wildlife & Cattle

• Rabbit Identification
• Reptile & Amphibian Breed Identification
• Ornamental Fish Identification
• Wildlife Management & Rehabilitation
• Zoo & Exotic Animals
• Laboratory Animal & Research Animal Management
• Beef & Dairy Cattle Breed Identification
• Veterinary Terminology
• Behavior & Basic Training
• Basic Health Care & Maintenance
• Common Diseases & Parasites
• Restraint & Handling

Veterinary Assistant Module 4
Equine, Swine, Sheep, Goats, & Poultry

• Equine Breed Identification
• Draft Animal Breed Identification
• Swine Breed Identification
• Sheep Breed Identification
• Goat Breed Identification
• Poultry Breed Identification
• Aquaculture Identification
• Veterinary Terminology
• Behavior & Basic Training
• Basic Health Care & Maintenance
• Common Diseases & Parasites
• Restraint & Handling

Veterinary Assistant Module 5
General Anatomy & Disease Processes, Part 1

• The Structure of Living Things
• The Musculoskeletal System
• The Digestive System
• The Circulatory System
• The Respiratory System
• The Endocrine System
• The Renal System

Veterinary Assistant Module 6
General Anatomy & Disease Processes, Part 2

• Reproductive System
• The Immune System
• The Nervous System
• The Sensory System
• Animal Nutrition
• Microbiology
• Parasitology as Disease Processes
• Treating Disease

Veterinary Assistant Module 7
Animal Behavior & Veterinary Safety

• Animal Behavior
• Common Behavior Problems
• Veterinary Restraint & Handling
• Restraint Equipment
• Veterinary Safety
• OSHA Guidelines & Regulations
• Veterinary Sanitation
• Aseptic Techniques

Veterinary Assistant Module 8
Clinical Procedures

• The Physical Examination
• The Patient History
• Examination Procedures
• Hospital Procedures
• Evaluating Emergency Situations
• Grooming Procedures
• Veterinary Assisting Procedures
• Administering Injections
• Socialization & Exercise of Patients

Veterinary Assistant Module 9
Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, & Surgical

• Laboratory Procedures
• Veterinary Laboratory Equipment
• Radiology Procedures
• Radiation Safety
• Pharmacy Procedures
• Dispensing Medications
• Surgical Assisting Procedures
• Surgical Suite Maintenance
• Postoperative Patient Care

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**