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Course Description

Veterinary Assisting | Learn the skills needed to become a veterinary assistant. Discuss basic components of outpatient, diagnostic, pharmaceutical and radiographic procedures for entry-level veterinary assistants. Understand inpatient care for medication/nutrition, fluid, oxygen and physical therapy techniques, bandaging, anesthesia, surgical equipment, emergencies and dentistry. Textbook and clinical manual in Canvas. CEUs issued. $980 includes $30 fee. Note: Students must also register for SPP-301 Veterinary Assistant Internship.

Learner Outcomes

  • Explain the role and responsibilities of the veterinary assistant in the hierarchy of a veterinary clinic, hospital or shelter;
  • Recognize various career pathways in veterinary medicine, write a cover letter and resume, implement job search strategies and use appropriate interviewing techniques;
  • Explain the proper use of a microscope and identify different types of parasites as well as explain different function tests used in the animal hospital laboratory;
  • Identify the parts of a cell and the organ functions of the canine, feline, and other small animals;
  • Demonstrate proper small animal restraint methods, appropriate setup and cleaning of the exam room, the maintenance and classification of drugs, and radiograph processing techniques.
  • Identify equipment used in IV catheterization, catheter placement sites, and surgical trays;
  • Demonstrate the ability to properly dispense and administer oral medications and nutritional foods;
  • Perform appropriate techniques involved with bathing, dipping, and grooming, fecal and heartworm exams, collecting urine samples, dental care, sanitizing exam and operating rooms, cages, and kennels;
  • Perform correct procedures for labeling drugs and radiographs, filling radiographs, setting radiograph machines and positioning animals for x-rays;
  • Explain and perform correct procedures for setting up the appropriate medical equipment, drugs, nd supplies associated with an emergency crash cart.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Veterinary Assisting
Section Schedule
Oct 15, 2026 to Feb 02, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Oct 20, 2026 to Nov 24, 2026
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Dec 01, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Dec 03, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Jan 05, 2027 to Feb 02, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Jan 07, 2027 to Jan 28, 2027
Schedule
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Contact Hours
84.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Hybrid Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $970.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $20.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
8.4 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 14, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 14, 2026
Instructors
  • Brandie Johnson

Section Notes

Corequisites: SPP-301-901 Veterinary Assistant Internship.
Note: Section 903 is hybrid with mandatory face-to-face meetings from 6:30-9:45 p.m. on Thursdays at Arnold campus. Attendance in online class sessions from 6:30-9:45 p.m. on Tuesday is mandatory for section 903. No class Nov. 26, Dec. 24, 29, and 31. 

 

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