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Veterinary Assistant Program

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Do you have an interest in animal science or providing medical care to animals? 

The Veterinary Assistant program trains students to care for animals and assist with medical procedures in a clinical setting.

Students gain hands-on experience at the on-site Veterinary Assistant Skills Clinic, learning patient care, animal behavior, medical terminology, and office administration.

The program covers anatomy, physiology, infection control, pharmacology, surgical assisting, diagnostic imaging, and dental procedures.

With a strong foundation in animal science and veterinary care, students develop the skills needed to work in animal clinics, hospitals, and shelters, making a real difference in the health and well-being of animals.

Veterinary Assistant includes instruction in:

Anatomy
Physiology
Medical terminology
Nutrition
Animal behavior and restraint
Client communication
Office administration
Animal growth and development
Animal diseases
Infection control
Animal reproduction
Pharmacology procedures
Surgical assisting procedures
Diagnostic imaging procedures
Dental assisting procedures
EVIT veterinary assistant student takes vitals on house cat

Need help paying program fees?
Apply for a scholarship from the EVIT Foundation

 

 
Program Details

Veterinary Assistant 

Location: Power Campus  

Monday through Friday

8:00 - 10:35 am
or
12:00 - 2:35 pm
 
See Calendar for EVIT school dates

 

 
license/certifications & credits
 National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) Approved Veterinary Assistant
Burn Out Certificate
Fear Free
Certified Peace Euthanasia

Career Pathways

Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technician
Animal Control Officer
Animal Law
Animal Trainer
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM)
Emergency Animal Medical Technician (EAMT)
Epidemiologist
Farrier
Field Technician
Groomer
Groomer’s Assistant
Kennel Attendant
Lab Technician
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
Livestock Officer
Management
Military
Pathologist
Pet Sitter
Pharmaceutical Sales
Receptionist
Research
Veterinarian
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Zoo Guest Services
Zookeeper