Veterinary Assistant Certificate
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two semester Certificate in Veterinary Assisting and enter the workforce. The Veterinary Assistant certificate program provides training in veterinary health and handling of a variety of domestic animals with the focus on tasks for assisting the Veterinary Technician and Veterinarians to become a part of the veterinary medical team. Completion of all course work is required before the student is eligible for a private-practice internship. After completion of the program graduates are eligible to sit for the National Assistant exam to become an Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA). Please see the NAVTA web page at: https://www.navta.net/page/vet_assistants for more information.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ELECTIVE | VET 102 or HPR 178 | 1 |
| VET 103 | Veterinary Assistant Restraint and Handling | 2 |
| VET 120 | Office Procedures and Relations | 2 |
| VET 109 | Applied Companion Animal Behavior | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Semester Note: These courses are offered only in the fall semester.
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| VET 104 | Assistant Large Animal Nursing | 1 |
| VET 117 | Veterinary Assistant Surgery & Nursing Care | 2 |
| VET 114 | Vet Asst Lab & Clin Procedures | 3 |
| VET 183 | Internship | 2.25 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8.25 |
Semester Note: These courses are offered only in the spring semester.
Total Credit Hours: 16.25