Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary assistants take charge of making sure office visits and procedures go smoothly for animals under veterinary care. Our 100% online course will train you to become a veterinary assistant, so you can turn your love of animals into a rewarding career.
What You’ll Learn
Kick-start your career in veterinary care with hands-on skills and practical knowledge. Key areas of focus in this program include:
- Anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems
- Handling medical records and communicate with clients and coworkers
- Restraining animals for procedures, take vital signs, and bathe them
- Nutrition, vaccinations and administering medication
- Preparing prescriptions, taking blood samples and radiographs
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended but not essential.
Program Structure
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
- The Veterinary Health-Care Team
- Veterinary Team Culture and Communication
- Introduction to Veterinary Medical Terminology
- Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part I)
- Small-Animal Behavior and Restraint
- Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part 2)
- Veterinary Receptionist Duties and Responsibilities
- Veterinary Inventory Management
- Pharmacy Procedures
- Hospital Safety and Infection Control
- Physical Exam and Patient History
- Small-Animal Vaccines and Infectious Diseases
- Small-Animal Nutrition
- Small-Animal Nursing Procedures
- The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia
- Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Assistants
- Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Assistants
- Small-Animal Surgical Assisting
- Hospitalized Patient Care
- The Role of the Assistant During Emergencies
- Veterinary Dental Assisting
- Assisting with Exotic Species
- Assisting with Large-Animal Species
- Personal and Professional Development
- Beginning Your Career as a Vet Assistant
- Land the Job