ed2go - Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Course Overview
Throughout this online veterinary assistant training program, you will learn a wide range of necessary knowledge and skills for veterinary assisting, including anatomy and physiology, animal restraint, laboratory and pharmacy procedures, emergency care, veterinary dentistry, human-animal bond, and more.

This veterinary assistant course will also cover how to interact professionally with clients and gain the expertise to educate them about key topics in pet care, such as nutrition, vaccinations, and administering medication. You will conclude with a lesson designed to help prepare for the job market, in which you will see how to create an effective resume, advance your expertise, and develop strong interview skills.
 
What you’ll learn

• The roles, responsibilities, and applicable laws and ethics of a veterinary healthcare team
• Fundamentals of animal anatomy and physiology and basic examination tasks
• How to perform veterinary assistant pharmacy tasks and discuss vaccinations, infectious diseases, transmission, and prevention
• How to respond to veterinary medical emergencies, surgeries, and various laboratory procedures, including veterinary dentistry

Why complete your course with us?

• Study on your schedule with flexible learning
• Receive a certificate of completion
• support from expert instructors
• All course materials included

What is a veterinary assistant? What does a veterinary assistant do?
The duties of a veterinary assistant vary widely, but all are important to ensure the health and well-being of animals inside the veterinary practice. Your day-to-day activities may be to assist the veterinarian and veterinarian technicians with basic tasks, such as feeding, weighing, administering medication, or taking the temperature of various animals. You may also perform clerical work such as scheduling appointments and speaking with customers.
 
Course Access

• 6 Month Access 
• 210 Course Hours 
• Self-Paced
• Study on your own schedule
• 100% Online
• Learn anytime, anywhere
• All Inclusive
• Course materials included

Online course offered through Ed2Go and State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota