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Veterinary Assistant Training Courses
Veterinary Assistant Training Courses
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HCC offers specialized courses in veterinary office career training to prepare students to work as a front desk assistant in a veterinary office, a veterinary assistant, or a dog trainer, as well as from a career in an animal rescue shelter. Courses are also provided for the licensed veterinary technicians that need continuing education in order to maintain their license.
Topics include:
Classes start in February and must be taken in order to successfully complete all program requirements.
- Medical Terminology & Introduction to Anatomy for Veterinary Assistants
- Veterinary Assistant Principles
- Veterinary Assistant Practices
Course Requirements:
- Students must pass all required exams
- Students must have attendance of 70%
- A cumulative average of the mid-term and final exam must be a minimum 70%
- Students must complete a total of 15 clinical practicum hours
- Students must receive a 65% or better on the mid-term for placement in clinicals
- Students must complete a minimum of 10 hours observation at a Veterinary Clinic/hospital
- Students must present final project/presentation
Scholarships:
Scholarships are available and may cover all or part of the program cost. For more information or to apply now, click here.
Fall 2024
Cost: Senior Cost: Note: Residential requirements may apply for senior cost of some courses.
Summer 2024
Cost: Senior Cost: Note: Residential requirements may apply for senior cost of some courses.