Online for 2021
With more than 85 million households owning at least one pet, the veterinary field is a growing field! Veterinary Assistants are valued team members in veterinary practices, clinics, and hospitals. They work with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide quality care for healthy, sick, and injured animals. In this program, students will receive hands-on training on the correct handling and care of pets, learn proper examination procedures, and discover how to check for signs of illness and injury. Additional topics covered include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and acronyms, nutrition, legal, ethical, and professional standards, and maintenance and management of a veterinary practice. This class is entry level and specifically NOT a Veterinary Technician class, which requires a two-year degree program. Textbook purchased separately.
Registration fee includes externship placement, externship insurance coverage and certificate of completion; textbooks purchased separately. 75 hours instructor-led online instruction, 25 hours independent online training, 40-hour externship

**REFUNDS: Must be requested in writing 5 business days before the first class meeting. A 10% processing fee will be retained by the college. No refunds after first class meeting. FREE Information Orientation on January 16, 2021 10:00 am- 11:00 am *Don't worry if you miss the information session, we will have a recording of the session for anyone who has missed it.

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	Registration Fee	$1,399.00