Veterinary Assistant

The Veterinary Assistant Program at RCSJ follows NAVTA Veterinary Assistant standards in a program designed to provide participants with the necessary skills to become an integral part of the veterinary healthcare team. Veterinary Assistants, working under the supervision of a Veterinarian, can assist with animal health histories and records, provide specialized nursing care, assist in surgical procedures, and wash, feed, and care for animals. As a Veterinary Assistant, you can work at a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, kennel or laboratory. Through classroom and clinical instructions, participants are trained in the following areas: office procedures and client relations, pharmacy, preventative healthcare, behavior and restraint, animal nursing, laboratory procedures, surgical and recovery room assistance, radiology, and emergency response. You will get valuable information about animal-related issues from care and handling to veterinary practice and administration. Prerequisite Course: Pet First Aid Course.