Become a Veterinary Assistant
Become a Veterinary Assistant
If you have ever considered a career as a veterinary assistant, you might have quite a few questions about what it is they do: What vaccinations do cats and dogs? What is the best way to control fleas? What do you do if your dog has a cut? What is the best way to deal with an emergency situation involving a pet? This course answers these questions and more.
You will learn about pet nutrition and a variety of health and safety issues. You will understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and heartworms. You will even learn the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and cats. You will explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, how to deal with the very emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist clients in a time of need.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – History of Veterinary Practice and Dog and Cat Reproduction
- Lesson 2 – Vaccinology for Dogs and Cats
- Lesson 3 – Parasites Infesting Pets and People
- Lesson 4 – How to Pick the Best Food for Your Pet; Prescription Diets
- Lesson 5 – Euthanasia: The Procedure, How to Help Clients, and Assisting Children With Pet Loss
- Lesson 6 – Workplace Safety and Veterinary Hospital Economics
- Lesson 7 – Pet First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Lesson 8 – External Parasites of Pets, Including the Flea
- Lesson 9 – Confidentiality and Grievances, Client Communications, and Client Education
- Lesson 10 – Medical Records and Prescriptions
- Lesson 11 – Alternative Therapies in Veterinary Medicine
- Lesson 12 – Behavior Counseling for Puppies and Kittens and Putting It All Together in a Health Plan
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: pcv</li>
<li>Start Dates* Dec 15 | Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul><br><br>
<p><strong>Self-Paced</strong></p><br>
<ul><li>3 Months Access</li>
<li>Course Code: T9335</li>
<li>No Instructor, Start Anytime</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
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.
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