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Course Description

The Veterinary Assistant Program is a 15-week hybrid program consisting of 12 online modules, once-weekly in-person practical lessons, and a concurrent externship at an affiliated companion animal veterinary clinic. Students develop essential knowledge and hands-on skills in veterinary assisting, including animal care, laboratory procedures, diagnostics, surgical and anesthesia support, radiography, pharmacy procedures, and client communication.

Course Outline

  1. Module I: Overview of the Veterinary Profession
  2. Module II: Office Procedures and Client Relations
  3. Module III: Medical Terminology
  4. Module IV: Animal behavior and Restraint
  5. Module V: Animal Husbandry and Nutrition
  6. Module VI: Animal Care and Nursing
  7. Module VII: Anatomy and Physiology
  8. Module VIII: Pharmacology and Pharmacy
  9. Module IX: Anesthesia and Surgical Assisting
  10. Module X: Laboratory Procedures
  11. Module XI: Diagnostic imaging
  12. Module XII: Avian and Exotic Animals Care and Nursing

Learner Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assist veterinary professionals. 

   

Notes

Email CEHealth@cpcc.edu for additional information. 

   

Prerequisites

High School Diploma or GED. Applicant must be 18 years old.

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Application

Name
Veterinary Assistant Application

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Section Title
Veterinary Assistant
FIS ID
370162
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 21, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027
Type
Clinical / Preceptorship
Days
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
Time
12:00AM to 11:59PM
Dates
Sep 28, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 01, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Oct 22, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Dec 03, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
9:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Jan 14, 2027
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
254.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
  • Other Off Campus Locations
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee greater than 50 hours non-credit $180.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
Lab Fee $27.00 Mandatory
Liability Insurance $8.70 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $13.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Instructors
  • Belinda Figueroa

Section Notes

Email CEHealth@cpcc.edu for application information.
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