Veterinary Assistant Program
In 9 months, you could be working with animals, doing what you love and making a difference. Learn from a Veterinarian and a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Throughout the course, students benefit from hands on training, Veterinary community field trips, and networking opportunities. Visit with industry professionals at animal hospitals, and Tulsa SPCA .
Veterinary assistants handle routine animal care and help scientists, veterinarians, and others with their daily tasks. They will work mainly in clinics, animal hospitals, and research laboratories.
Concepts
Learn core concepts of the veterinary field:
- Anatomy
- Animal behavior
- Animal nutrition
- Dentistry
- Physiology
Lab Skills
Exposure to technical skills in a veterinary assistant lab. The lab will simulate the tasks performed daily in a clinical setting including:
- Bathing & ear cleaning
- Nail trimming
- Dental exam
- Restraint and handling
- Parasitology
- Urinalysis
- Hematology
- Surgical assisting
- Radiology
Externship
All students complete an off-site externship at a clinic or animal care facility of their choosing. This opportunity gives you critical experience and a realistic view into what working as a veterinary assistant truly means.
Make your dream a reality
Ever wondered how you could get paid to take care of animals? Take the opportunity to start your career as a Veterinary Assistant and make that dream a reality.
Not only will you learn how to care for a variety of animal species, but you will also learn effective methods of working with their owners. Professionalism and effective client communication are at the core of what makes a great veterinary assistant.