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Veterinary Assistant training can help you make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. Our course prepares you for a rewarding career working as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, zoo, university or other environment that requires a background in animal sciences.
This course provides a well-rounded, complete approach to learning the skills required in the field of veterinary assisting. The course begins with basic skills such as veterinary medical terminology and office procedures, and progresses to more advanced skills such as nursing care and radiology. There are sections covering companion animals, large animals, and exotic animals. Clinical scenarios are provided in this course to help demonstrate application of the skills to real world practice.
NOTE: This program DOES NOT License, Certify, or Register Veterinary Technicians in any state through the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Prerequisite(s): None
At the completion of this course you should be able to:
- Identify the core elements of veterinary medical terminology and abbreviations
- List the steps to perform basic pet health care and maintenance
- Name the steps to identify various breeds and species
- Recall systems of the animal body and their diseases
- Recognize common behavior and ways to prevent behavior problems
Veterinary Assistant Module 1
Practice Management and Client Relations
- Veterinary Medical Terminology
- Veterinary Abbreviations
- Medical Records
- Scheduling and Appointments
- Computer and Keyboarding Skills
- Veterinary Careers
- Communication and Client Relations
- Veterinary Ethics and Legal Issues
- Veterinary Safety and Aseptic Techniques
Veterinary Assistant Module 2
Dogs, Cats, Avian, Pocket Pets, Rabbits, and Reptiles
- Dog Breed Identification and Production Management
- Cat Breed Identification and Production Management
- Avian Breed Identification and Production Management
- Pocket Pet Identification and Production Management
- Rabbit Identification and Production Management
- Reptile and Amphibian Breed Identification and Production Management
Veterinary Assistant Module 3
Fish, Zoo, Cattle, Equine, and Laboratory/Animal Research Production
- Ornamental Fish and Aquaculture Identification and Production Management
- Zoo, Exotic, and Wildlife Identification and Production Management
- Laboratory and Animal Research Production Management
- Beef and Dairy Cattle Breed Identification and Production Management
- Equine and Draft Animal Breed Identification and Production Management
Veterinary Assistant Module 4
Swine, Sheep, Goat, and Poultry
- Swine Breed Identification and Production Management
- Sheep Breed Identification and Production Management
- Goat Breed Identification and Production Management
- Poultry Breed Identification and Production Management
Veterinary Assistant Module 5
Musculoskeletal, Digestive, Circulatory, and Respiratory Systems
- The Structure of Living Things
- Cells
- Tissues
- Organs
- Musculoskeletal System
- Digestive System
- Circulatory System
- Respiratory System
Veterinary Assistant Module 6
Endocrine, Renal, Reproductive, and Immune Systems
- Structures of the Endocrine System
- Structures of the Renal System
- Female Reproductive System
- Male Reproductive System
- Immune System
- Vaccines
Veterinary Assistant Module 7
Nervous, Sensory, Animal Nutrition, Microbiology and Parasitology
- Structures of the Nervous System
- Receptors
- The Sensory System
- Equilibrium
- Nutritional Needs of Animals
- Microbiology
- Parasitology
Veterinary Assistant Module 8
Handling, Physical Examinations, Laboratory Procedures, and Assistant Procedures
- Instinctive Behaviors
- Learned Behaviors
- Interpreting an Animal’s Body Language and Behavior
- Patient History
- Physical Examination Procedures
- Veterinary Assistant Procedures
- Laboratory Procedures
Veterinary Assistant Module 9
Radiology, Pharmacy, and Surgical Assisting
- Radiology Safety
- Radiology Terminology
- Pharmacy Procedures
- Medication Names
- Types of Medications
- Surgical Asepsis
- Anesthesia
- Surgical Preparation
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Upon successful completion of our Veterinary Assistant course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as a Veterinary Assistant and will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Animal Care Worker (CACW).
NOTE: This program DOES NOT License, Certify, or Register Veterinary Technicians in any state through the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player