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Veterinary Assistant

There is currently a high demand in this industry for appropriately trained personnel. The Veterinary Assistant Diploma Program aims to provide graduates with the best-suited combination of general office management skills and specialized veterinary office training. Our program prepares students with professional front office skills, essential computer applications, accounting and management fundamentals and product knowledge and sales.

American Red CrossStudents learn to assess and prioritize client appointment requests and respond to clients’ basic questions about general animal health care. Students are introduced to animal breeds, medical terminology, animal health practice, pre- and post- surgical care, nutrition and diet, vaccines, parasites, pharmacology and common surgery.

This program maintains the highest possible level of standards and it keeps current with the industry and employers’ requirements.

Upon graduation, students are prepared to begin a career in veterinary office reception, administration or management, and can work in:

  • Veterinary Clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Animal Daycare
  • Animal Welfare Organizations
  • Wildlife Shelters
  • Zoos
  • Aquaria
  • Laboratories
  • Breeding Kennels and Boarding Facilities.

Upon successful completion of this program students will receive the following:

  • Veterinary Assistant Diploma
  • Pet First Aid Certification

Click here for Acceptance Requirements