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Veterinary Assistant

ACCS Innovation Center

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This comprehensive course is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin working as an entry-level Veterinarian Assistant in Alabama. This course helps learners prepare to assume an entry-level job as a Veterinary Assistant.

Format

In-Person

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This comprehensive course is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin working as an entry-level Veterinarian Assistant in Alabama. This course helps learners prepare to assume an entry-level job as a Veterinary Assistant. This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the concepts of veterinary medicine, including routine procedures and common illnesses, treatment protocols, and compassionate patient and client care. Participants will also build prerequisite knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of a Veterinary Assistant, so they are ready to practice applying their knowledge in a lab setting.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Animal anatomy knowledge: Identify and explain key components of animal anatomy
  • Animal handling skills: Safely handle and restrain animals during examinations and procedures
  • Clinical procedure execution: Perform tasks such as obtaining medical histories and wound care under supervision
  • Diagnostic imaging comprehension: Understand the principles and applications of various diagnostic imaging techniques such as radiology, ultrasound, and endoscop
  • Disease control techniques: Follow proper protocols to prevent the spread of diseases in veterinary settings
  • Effective customer engagement: Interact professionally and courteously with clients in a veterinary setting
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers31-9096.00
  • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians29-2056.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Animal restraint techniques — apply basic holds under direct veterinary supervision during routine examinations in a clinical setting.
  • Kennel and holding area sanitation — follow established cleaning protocols under direction to reduce disease transmission in an animal care facility.
  • Post-surgical animal monitoring — observe recovering patients and report visible changes in condition to a supervising veterinarian.
  • Medication prescription labels — read and interpret written instructions under supervision before preparing routine fills in a veterinary pharmacy area.
  • Behavioral observation — recognize common signs of distress or discomfort in animals while conducting assigned rounds in a kennel environment.
  • Diagnostic sample handling — collect and label specimens under direct guidance in preparation for routine laboratory tests.
  • Veterinary examination assistance — position and steady animals as directed while a veterinarian conducts initial assessments in an exam room.
  • Facility equipment use — identify and operate basic cleaning tools and cage hardware following orientation training in a veterinary clinic.
  • Client communication basics — listen attentively to pet-owner concerns and relay information accurately to supervising clinical staff.
  • Electronic records entry — input animal intake data into veterinary medical software under close supervision at a front-desk or treatment station.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
77%
Placement Rate
89%