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Become a Veterinary Assistant

This program introduces animal care concepts and administrative procedures to support veterinarians in clinic and animal hospital settings.

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Course Sequence Order
• CAH145 or ADE641 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
• VET130 Veterinary Assistant 1
• VET131 Veterinary Assistant 2


Duration & Format
• Program Duration: Five months
• Timing: Evening classes
• Hybrid Format: In-person and online participation required

Requirements
• English reading and listening skills*
• Academic readiness in math*

Tuition & Fees*
• Tuition & Class Fees (approximate): up to $2,475
Registration Fees
Textbooks Costs
Financial Assistance Options

Credentials & Certifications
• FCC Completion Award (per course) or CEWD Workforce Training Certificate

Receive Credit for Prior Learning Experience*
• CAH145 - Any of following certifications/licenses: CNA, CMA/CCMA (or other Medical Assistant certification), LPN, RN, EMT-B or EMT-I, CRT, AEMT or Paramedic

Career Pathways
Learn more about Veterinary Assistant career growth opportunities.

Contact Us
*Contact Healthcare Careers by email at HealthcareCareers@frederick.edu for details.


Please Note: Residency fees apply ($5 per course for residents outside Frederick County and $10 per course for non-Maryland students). Learn more >>

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VET131

Tuition $399.00

Fees: $452.00

Weekly - Wed, Mon 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM (10/16/2024-12/9/2024)

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Kelsey Byrd  2.Brandi Luther 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 26981

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC126

Closed

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/14/2025-2/20/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 27796

Section Number: 2

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC124

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Wed, Mon 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (1/15/2025-2/26/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 27820

Section Number: 6

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC126

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Thu, Tue 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (1/16/2025-2/13/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 27793

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC116

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Thu, Tue 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/16/2025-2/25/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 27808

Section Number: 3

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC126

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1/21/2025-2/27/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 27825

Section Number: 7

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC124

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Wed, Mon 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (1/22/2025-2/19/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 27812

Section Number: 4

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC104

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/27/2025-3/5/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 27826

Section Number: 8

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC124

VET130

Tuition $399.00

Fees: $452.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM (3/3/2025-4/23/2025)

Instructor : Brandi Luther 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 27821

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC126

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

VET131

Tuition $399.00

Fees: $452.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM (4/28/2025-6/18/2025)

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Kelsey Byrd  2.Brandi Luther 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 27822

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC126

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (5/14/2025-5/29/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

Please read: Classes will meet in person and require ...More

Class ID: 27813

Section Number: 5

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC116