Veterinary Assistant
The Veterinary Assistant program combines 35-hours of classroom training with a 24-hour volunteer experience.
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. In this program, students will receive hands-on 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 veterinary acronyms, nutrition, legal, ethical, and professional standards, and maintenance and management of a veterinary practice. With more than 85 million households owning at least one pet, the veterinary field is a growing field!
Salary Information: $32,480 Annual Mean Wage in California. Source: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319096.htm
Salary Information: $25,980 Annual Mean Wage in Georgia. Source: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319096.htm

Locations:
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Cuesta College – San Luis Obispo | 2/22/20 – 3/21/20 | Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | $699 | CTS payment plan;
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El Camino College – Torrance | 3/7/20 – 4/4/20 | Saturdays, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | $799 | No payment plan |
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Glendale Community College – Glendale | 2/29/20 – 3/28/20 | Saturdays, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | $699 | No payment plan |
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Rio Hondo College | 2/22/20 – 3/21/20 | Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | $700 | Rio Hondo payment plan |
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Georgia Highlands College Center for Continuing and Professional Education – Cartersville | TBD | Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | $799 | CTS payment plan;
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