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Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistants feed and bathe animals, administer medication as prescribed by the veterinarian, and assist the veterinary team with animal nursing techniques. Students learn how to do basic office procedures and how to provide large and small animal care including how to perform diagnostic procedures. Students practice in a variety of settings as chosen by the instructor. Upon completion of this course, students have experiences and skills necessary to become employed in a veterinary clinic or hospital.

Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 31-9096.00

  • Veterinary Assistant
    CPR/First Aid
    WorkKeys

  • Animal CPR and First Aid 30
    Veterinary Medical Terminology 45
    Veterinary Assistant Internship 225
    Principles of Pharmacology for the Veterinary Assistant 15
    Routine Duties in a Veterinary Clinic 30
    Surgical Procedures for the Veterinary Assistant 30
    Diagnostic Procedures for the Veterinary Assistant 25
    Large and Small Animal Medicine 25
    Large and Small Animal Care 25
    Veterinary Office Management 30
    TOTAL HOURS 480

  • Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is an international student organization for high school and adult students that promotes career opportunities in the healthcare industry to enhance the delivery of quality healthcare to all people. HOSA provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.

Instructors

Cindy Rose, RN, BSN
crose@wwtech.edu

Bobbie Sue Joslin, LPN
bjoslin@wwtech.edu