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Veterinary Assisting

Purpose: to assist people presently employed in veterinary hospitals who want professional development. Individuals with other pet-related interests, such as pet shop personnel, dog breeders, and pet owners, may also benefit from this set of courses. All courses except VET 236 may be taken in any order for completion of the career studies certificate. VET 101 or VET 102 must be completed prior to VET 236.

Course No. Title Credits
VET 101 Introduction to Veterinary Assisting 3
VET 102 Care and Maintenance of Small Domestic Animals 3
VET 103 Veterinary Office Assisting 3
VET 236 Companion Animal Behavior 3
  Total credits required 12