BHC students elect Olivia Shike new student trustee
Olivia Shike of Sadorus is the new student trustee on the Black Hawk College Board of Trustees.
College Credit Certificate inVeterinary Assisting
Why Major in Veterinary Assisting
The Veterinary Assisting Certificate program is a dynamic one-year journey designed to equip aspiring students with the necessary skills to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians effectively. Throughout the program, students engage in practical labs, exams, and hands-on clinical experiences to hone their proficiency in vital tasks. By completing this program, students emerge as valuable members of the veterinary health care team, ready to make a positive impact in the lives of animals and their human companions.
Veterinary assistants are employed primarily in veterinary clinics and hospitals and may perform the following duties:
- Kennel work
- Assisting with the handling of animals
- Feeding and exercising animals
- Cleaning and setting up equipment
- Clerical work
Locations
East Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
33
Careers In Veterinary Assisting
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Agriculture News
State representative from Chicago area visits East Campus
Chicago-area State Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-51) recently visited the Black Hawk College East Campus to learn about the college and its agriculture programs.
Contact
Quad-Cities Campus
309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000
East Campus
309-854-1724