Find out more about Veterinary Assistant Certificate

Program Details

Prepare for a career helping veterinarians by earning this online veterinary science degree. You will assist with animals during visits and overnight stays, cleaning cages, bathing animals, sterilizing equipment, feeding, weighing, and ensuring the overall well-being of animals in the vet’s care. Courses cover such topics as:

• Veterinary nursing care
• Business procedures
• Diagnostic imaging
• Clinical pathology
• Medical terminology

Students also learn about vet anesthesia, small animal diseases, and medical care, as well as learning to communicate effectively with pet owners and co-workers.  

This certificate is fully transferrable to the Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology degree. It does not qualify students for the National Veterinary Technology Examination or similar board exams.

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