Become A Veterinary Assistant!

A Veterinary Assistant works in all phases of animal care, including surgical nursing, laboratory procedures, and office administration. If you like organizing and maintaining a well-run office and also enjoy working with people and their pets, Community Care College's Veterinary Assistant program offers a career that satisfies both interests. The Veterinary Assistant program is designed to prepare the student with the basic knowledge and training necessary to function as an entry-level employee in a veterinary setting. This program is carefully balanced between instruction on theory, clinical, administrative training and practical applications of theory. Employment opportunities include positions in veterinary offices or hospitals, zoological facilities, and the pharmaceutical and pet care industries. You may enter the workforce directly after completing this program or elect to apply credit earned toward your degree. According to the United States Department of Labor, there is growing demand for VETERINARY ASSISTANTS. It projects a 26% increase between 2002 and 2012.

Program Hours/Length

Diploma

• Total Program Hours: 674
• Total Weeks: 854
• Courses Meet: Monday through Thursday, 8am to 1pm.

Associate of Applied Science Degree (veterinary assistant)

• Total Program Hours: 1,304
• Total Weeks: 67
• Courses Meet: General Education courses - Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 10:30am, 11:00am to 2:00pm, 2:30pm to 5:30pm, or 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Veterinary Assistant courses - Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 1:00pm.