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Veterinary Assistant Program

Prepare for a rewarding career helping animals with this comprehensive online veterinary assistant training course. Training helps you learn the wide-ranging duties of the role while building clinical, animal care, and communication skills to support the health and well-being of animals in a veterinary practice.

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                                210 Course Hrs
                            

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                                6 Months
                            
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Overview

This veterinary assistant training course is perfect for animal lovers looking to pursue a career helping animals. With the Job Bank reporting that the field will experience a moderate shortage through 2033, now is a great time to start an online veterinary assistant program and begin preparing for a rewarding career in animal care.

Throughout this veterinary assistant course, you will learn every aspect of veterinary assisting, including anatomy and physiology, animal restraint, laboratory procedures, emergency care, small and large animal assisting, exotic species, veterinary dentistry, human-animal bond, pharmacy procedures, and more.

The course will also cover how to interact professionally with clients and other members of the veterinary healthcare team while gaining the expertise you need to educate clients about key topics in pet care, such as nutrition, vaccinations, and administering medication. You will also explore veterinary team culture, communication strategies, workplace safety, and the legal and ethical considerations that apply to veterinary assisting.

This veterinary assistant program concludes with career and professional development, where you will learn how to create an effective resume and cover letter, prepare for interviews, build your professional network, and approach your job search with confidence.

By course completion, you will have developed a foundation of practical knowledge, technical skills, and professional skills designed to help you pursue opportunities as a veterinary assistant.

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Lesson 1: The Veterinary Healthcare Team

Identify the roles, responsibilities, laws, and ethics as they relate to each member of the veterinary healthcare team.

Lesson 2: Veterinary Team Culture and Communication

Identify soft skills and communication strategies necessary to work effectively with clients and team members.

Lesson 3: Introduction to Veterinary Medical Terminology

Demonstrate appropriate use of medical terminology and abbreviations including anatomical terms.

Lesson 4: Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part I)

Discuss the fundamentals of animal anatomy and physiology, specifically skin, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the digestive system, the urinary system, and the reproductive system.

Lesson 5: Small-Animal Behavior and Restraint

Explain how to perform restraint techniques for small animals depending on the species, type of procedure, and animal behavior.

Lesson 6: Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part II)

Discuss the fundamentals of animal anatomy and physiology, specifically the cardiovascular system, the endocrine system, the brain and spinal cord, the auditory system, and the visual system.

Lesson 7: Veterinary Receptionist Duties and Responsibilities

Explain how to perform office and hospital administration tasks.

Lesson 8: Veterinary Inventory Management

Explain inventory management in the veterinary facility, especially the pharmacy.

Lesson 9: Pharmacy Procedures

Describe how to perform pharmacy tasks within the scope of the law and what is allowable for veterinary assistants.

Lesson 10: Hospital Safety and Infection Control

Explain proper cleaning and disinfection procedures that prevent injury and disease transmission.

Lesson 11: Physical Exam and Patient History

Explain the tasks performed by a veterinary assistant during the physical examination and how to take a patient history.

Lesson 12: Small-Animal Vaccines and Infectious Diseases

Discuss infectious diseases, transmission, prevention, and the role that vaccines play in animal health and safety.

Lesson 13: Small-Animal Nutrition

Describe the basic nutritional needs of small animals.

Lesson 14: Small-Animal Nursing Procedures

Explain small-animal nursing, grooming, and care procedures that are performed by veterinary assistants.

Lesson 15: The Human–Animal Bond and Euthanasia

Discuss the bond between humans and animals, the euthanasia process, and grief.

Midterm Exam

Lesson 16: Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Assistants

Explain how to perform the laboratory procedures that a veterinary assistant is allowed to perform in their role based on laws and ethics.

Lesson 17: Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Assistants

Explain how to provide patient restraint, preparation, and positioning to assist the veterinarian and veterinary technician during diagnostic radiography.

Lesson 18: Small-Animal Surgical Assisting

Explain how to assist in tasks before, during, and after small-animal surgical procedures.

Lesson 19: Hospitalized Patient Care

Explain how to provide care for hospitalized patients, including cleaning, disinfection, and avoiding disease transmission.

Lesson 20: The Role of the Assistant During Emergencies

Describe how to respond appropriately to veterinary medical emergencies.

Lesson 21: Veterinary Dental Assisting

Explain how a veterinary assistant can help and support the veterinary healthcare team while providing dental care to patients.

Lesson 22: Assisting with Exotic Species

Explain how veterinary assistants can help provide care to exotic animal species including birds, rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles, and other exotic pets.

Lesson 23: Assisting with Large-Animal Species

Explain how veterinary assistants can help provide care to large-animal species, including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and swine.

Lesson 24: Personal and Professional Development

Describe the importance of personal and professional development in obtaining and keeping a good job, and how to handle common mental health challenges that veterinary assistants face.

Lesson 25: Beginning Your Career as a Vet Assistant

Prepare for your job search by creating the tools you'll need (resume, cover letter, interview preparation) and begin networking and job seeking for your new career.

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What is the average salary of a veterinary assistant in Canada?

Veterinary assistants in Canada typically earn around $18.00 per hour, according to wage data from the Government of Canada Job Bank. Actual wages can vary based on factors such as experience, location, and employer.

What is a veterinary assistant? What does a veterinary assistant do?

A veterinary assistant is an animal care professional who supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians or technologists with the day-to-day care of animals and the operation of a veterinary workplace. Their responsibilities may include assisting with animal care, preparing examination and treatment areas, maintaining equipment and supplies, and performing administrative or client-service tasks.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

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Veterinary Assistant Program

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