Veterinary Assistant GES 118 » 240 hours

Upon completion of the ed2go Veterinary Assistant Program, you'll:

• Have knowledge of safety measures to prevent injury to animals and their owners, as well as the veterinary team
• Know how to communicate in an effective manner with the veterinary team, animal owners, and visitors to the veterinary clinic
• Be able to apply ethical and legal standards to issues in the veterinary office
• Understand proper office and compartment cleaning methods for the safety of animals and the veterinary team
• Understand veterinary medical terminology
• Be able to perform office administration duties
• Understand the basics of responsible animal care
• Know how to handle animal specimens correctly and process them accurately