Veterinary Assisting
Are you looking for a way to indulge your love for animals and interest in science? The Veterinary Assisting program prepares you to care for a wide variety of animals and to assist veterinarians in treating animals. You’ll also learn animal handling and housing, laboratory techniques and tests, and the business and record-keeping side of a veterinary office.
Learn to:
- Prepare facilities and equipment for small animal surgery.
- Assist practicing veterinarians with treatment procedures.
- Maintain, analyze, and interpret animal health records.
- Demonstrate management practices for the care and management of small animals.
- Conduct laboratory tests.
(Note: This is a high school program. For options for adults, click here.)
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College Credits
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In this program you can earn college credit!
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Career Pathways
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- Veterinary assistant
- Receptionist
- Pet store worker
- Kennel assistant
- Groomer
- Veterinary technician
- Lab technician
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Career Credentials
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- Elanco (iCEV) Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
- Elanco (iCEV) Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
- Forklift Operation
- OSHA 10 -Veterinary
- CPR/First Aid
- Pet First Aid and Disaster Response Certification
Currently offered; subject to change
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