Veterinary Assistant GES 118 » 240 hours
Enjoy the rewards of working with animals! The Veterinary Assistant Program will teach you how to help keep animals healthy, care for them when they're ill, and assist veterinarians in their offices. Learn how to:
- Interact with animals and their owners
- Obtain animal health histories and records
- Understand veterinary medical terminology
- Recognize the major breeds of various animals
- Assist the veterinarian with caring for animals
- Assist with surgical and treatment procedures
- Recognize signs and symptoms of illness and disease
- Perform administrative duties in the veterinarian's office
You'll learn it all with ed2go's online, self-paced program. You'll get valuable information about animal-related issues, from care and handling to veterinary practice and administration, all from the comfort of your own home, studying at your own pace.
Veterinary assisting is a rewarding career in a growing field. As a veterinary assistant, you can work with animals and be part of a professional veterinary staff. The Veterinary Assistant Program is a vital asset if you wish to work in this exciting and rewarding career field. Textbooks are included!
Upon registering, you're given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month extension at no additional charge.