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.