Veterinary Assistant

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Overview:
Veterinary Assisting is expected to grow faster than average through the year 2012 according to the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. This is an exciting career that allows the student to work with animals and veterinarians.

Students will learn about the care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease. The course will also cover interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, as well as assisting the veterinarian during examinations. Students will learn how to identify major breeds of various animals.

Administrative duties, such as fee collection, banking, and accounts payable will be emphasized and the course will contain basic information about pet insurance. The veterinary assisting course is a vital asset to the student who wishes to work in this exciting and rewarding career field.