Veterinary Assistant, Certificate

PROFESSIONAL - TECHNICAL CORE

• VETN 100 - Intro to Vet Profession CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• VETN 105 - Vet Assist Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
• VETN 110 - Vet Office Skills CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• VETN 115 - Anat Phys Domestic Animals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4.5
• VETN 130 - Comp Animal Nursing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4.5
• VETN 178 - Vet Externship I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1.25
• VETN 179 - Vet Externship II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1.25
• VETN 205 - Diag Imag Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• VETN 235 - Anesth & Surg Nursing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4.5

TOTAL CREDITS: 28

DEGREE OUTCOMES

DEGREE OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the Veterinary Assistant Certificate, students will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact veterinary medicine. 

• Utilize human and material resources and communication skills to obtain skills and knowledge perform all job duties. 

• Describe the challenges, hazards, and rewards associated with all aspects of animal care. 

• Teamwork - Function effectively as a member of an animal care team. 

• Identify and Solve Problems - Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined animal care problems, issues, and challenges. 

• Communication - Apply written, oral, and graphical communication skills in both technical and non-technical environments; identify and use appropriate veterinary medicine human and materials resources. 

• Professional/Ethical/Diversity - Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity. 

• Quality, Continuous Improvement - Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.