Veterinary Assistant with Externship

With more than 85 million households owning at least one pet, the veterinary field is a growing field!

Veterinary Assistants are valued team members in veterinary practices, clinics, and hospitals.  They work with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide quality care for healthy, sick, and injured animals.  This online program is taught by in real-time by live-instructor in a virtual classroom using Zoom technology.  Students will have opportunity to interact with their instructor and fellow classmates.  Students will receive training on the correct handling and care of pets, learn proper examination procedures, and discover how to check for signs of illness and injury.  Additional topics covered include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and acronyms, nutrition, legal, ethical, and professional standards, and maintenance and management of a veterinary practice.  Upon successful completion of the online training, students will be placed in a 40-hour externship at a local veterinary practice, clinic or animal hospital.

Must be 18+ years to be placed in externship.  Students will need to have access to internet, PC, laptop, or tablet and access to a printer in order to participate.

This class is entry level and specifically NOT a Veterinary Technician class, which requires a two-year degree program or equivalent.

*Textbook(s) and uniform for externship purchased separately

Salary Information: $36,350 Annual Mean Wage in California.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319096.htm

 

Locations:

Name of InstitutionDatesScheduleFull TuitionPayment PlanInfo
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA4/4/23-6/27/23ONLINE
Tues/Thurs,
6-9 pm
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$1,399
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Full Payment$1,399.00 (USD)  

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$700 deposit

$233 for 3 months

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  • Online Information Session: March 11, 2023 10:00 AM. Register in advance for Information Session.
  • Questions:
    (888) 308-0737 or via email
  • Refund Policy: Career Training Solutions (CTS) adheres to the refund policy of Cuesta College. Cancellations must be received by CTS via email 7 days before the class begins for a refund.
El Camino College, Torrance, CAFall 2023

ONLINE

REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$1,499
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No payment plan
Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA4/4/23-6/27/23ONLINE
Tues/Thurs,
6-9 pm
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$1,399
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No payment plan
Las Positas College, Community Education, Livermore, CA4/4/23-6/27/23ONLINE
Tues/Thurs,
6-9 pm
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$1,499
Details Price Qty
Full Payment$1,499.00 (USD)  

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$749 deposit

$250 for 3 months

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Rio Hondo College, Whittier, CA4/4/23-6/27/23ONLINE
Tues/Thurs,
6-9 pm
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$1,399
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Rio Hondo College payment plan
San Leandro Adult School, San Leandro, CA4/4/23-6/27/23ONLINE
Tues/Thurs,
6-9 pm
REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$1,399
Details Price Qty
Full Payment$1,399.00 (USD)  

REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN

$700 deposit

$233 for 3 months

Register

  • Online Information Session: March 11, 2023 10:00 AM. Register in advance for Information Session.
  • Questions: (888) 308-0737 or via email
  • Refund Policy: Career Training Solutions adheres to San Leandro Adult School’s refund policy. No refund of any fees unless a class is canceled. No transfer of fees.
Sierra College Community Education, Roseville, CA4/4/23-6/27/23ONLINE
Tues/Thurs,
6-9 pm
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$1,399
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No payment plan

 

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