Online Veterinary Assistant Training
Veterinary assistants take charge of making sure office visits and procedures go smoothly for animals under veterinary care. Our 100% online course will train you to become a veterinary assistant, so you can turn your love of animals into a rewarding career.
Veterinary Assistant Training FAQs
What does a veterinary assistant do?
The number one job of a veterinary assistant is to support the veterinarian as well as veterinarian technicians with basic tasks. Veterinary assistants typically feed, weigh, bathe and take the temperature of animals. They may also help give medication, clean cages and help restrain animals during treatment or other medical procedures as needed.
What's the difference between a veterinary assistant and a veterinary technician?
Veterinary assistants are typically training through a certificate program to help with basic duties. Veterinary technicians, on the other hand, have a formal education and work as the nurse of a veterinarian. Veterinary technicians need two-year associate degrees accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Online Veterinary Assistant Training Course
Registration and Enrollment: You will have 6 months of access to this self-paced course. This course is open enrollment. You can enroll and begin at any time.
Prerequisites and Requirements: There are no prerequisites to complete this course. This course is designed to prepare you for a career as a veterinary assistant. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field.
Course Objectives:
What you will learn
- Anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems
- Handling medical records and communicate with clients and coworkers
- Restraining animals for procedures, take vital signs, and bathe them
- Nutrition, vaccinations and administering medication
- Preparing prescriptions, taking blood samples and radiographs
Location: Online
Tuition: $2,145.00
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Course Instructor
Jeff Grognet has been a companion animal veterinarian for 25 years. He was a pioneer in the field of veterinary assistant teaching, developing his first course more than 18 years ago. Due to the success of his veterinary receptionist/assistant courses, he expanded his teaching into other high-demand areas including pet first aid and alternative medical therapies for companion animals. He practices at a veterinary hospital and contributes regularly to several magazines.
Veterinary Assistants - Employment and Education
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of a veterinary assistant is currently just over $34,000 per year. Jobs are expected to increase by 20% through 2026, which is considered much faster than average positions. There should be plenty of job opportunities for veterinary assistants regardless of location.
Job Stats
- Job Outlook: 20% (Much faster than average)
- Number of Jobs, 2022: 114,800
- Median Pay: $34,740 per year
Source: November 2023
