Wes Watkins Technology Center

Veterinary Assistants feed and bathe animals, administer medication as prescribed by the veterinarian, and assist the veterinary team with animal nursing techniques. Students learn how to do basic office procedures and how to provide large and small animal care including how to perform diagnostic procedures. Students practice in a variety of settings as chosen by the instructor. Upon completion of this course, students have experiences and skills necessary to become employed in a veterinary clinic or hospital.

Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 31-9096.00

Veterinary Assistant
CPR/First Aid
WorkKeys

Health Careers Core Curriculum

200

Anatomy

60

Physiology

60

Core Medical Terminology

45

Veterinary Office Management Procedures

10

Core Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid

15

Large and Small Animal Medicine

10

Large and Small Animal Care

10

Diagnostic Procedures for the Veterinary Assistant

10

Surgical Procedures for the Veterinary Assistant

20

Routine Duties in a Veterinary Clinic

20

Principles of Pharmacology for the Veterinary Assistant

15

Internship for Veterinary Assistants

50

TOTAL HOURS

525

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is an international student organization for high school and adult students that promotes career opportunities in the healthcare industry to enhance the delivery of quality healthcare to all people. HOSA provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.