Veterinary Assistant 1

Veterinary assistants support veterinarians and veterinary technicians and are a vital member of the veterinary medical team. In part 1 of the veterinary assistant course series students will be introduced to veterinary office and hospital administrative procedures, communication, and client relations. Students will learn Veterinary Pharmacy and Pharmacology procedures such as filling medications and inventory control, and vaccinations and examination room procedures, including small animal restraint, medical history documentation, vital signs recording, exam room grooming, dog and cat breed and gender recognition, basic nutritional requirements, and topical medication application.