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Veterinary Assistant

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Train to Be Veterinary Assistant Online

Any pet owner knows how stressful a trip to the veterinary office is. Luckily, veterinary assistants take charge of making sure office visits run smoothly for both pet owners and their pets. Our 100% online course will train you to become a veterinary assistant, so you can turn your love of animals into a rewarding career.

Credits

21.00

Duration

210.00
hours

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Format

Self Paced

Cost

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2,899.00

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Veterinary Assistant

7/1/2026
6/30/2027
Self Paced
0552-009
$
2,899.00

About this course

What you’ll learn

Veterinary assistants handle many of the logistical and operating duties that can make a visit to the veterinarian a little more pleasant, from check-in to billing and after visit care. As a vet assistant, your duties may vary, but every task is to ensure the health and well-being of animals inside the veterinary practice. By course completion, you will master:

  • Anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems
  • Handling medical records and communicating with clients and coworkers
  • Restraining animals for procedures, taking vital signs, and bathing them
  • Nutrition, vaccinations and administering medication
  • Preparing prescriptions, taking blood samples and radiographs

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Schedule

Start anytime, complete in six (6) months.

Technology
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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended but not essential.

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