College Credit Certificate in Veterinary 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