Veterinary Assistant
What You'll Learn
The Veterinary Assistant microcredential will enable students to develop skills required to gain employment as a veterinary assistant. Students are taught skills such as animal breed identification; basic billing and scheduling; phone and client communication etiquette; ethics of working in the veterinary field; basic handling of all species; and basic first aid for animals and wildlife. Completion of this microcredential will allow the student to be eligible to take the Veterinary Assistant certification exam through American Allied Health.
Classroom
Delivery
2 semesters
Estimated Time to Complete
8 credits
Stackable
$2,493
Estimated Cost
Required Courses
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VSCT 100 | Human Animal Bond | 1 |
| VSCT 103 | Introduction to Animal Agriculture | 2 |
| VSCT 104 | Veterinary Office Practices | 1 |
| VAST 105 | Veterinary Assisting | 1 |
| VAST 207 | Wildlife First Aid | 3 |
Skills Covered
- Basic Animal First Aid
- Billing
- Certified Veterinary Assistant
- Communication
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
- Scheduling
Stackable to Degrees
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Costs
SUNY Canton is committed to providing the best education at an affordable cost. Microcredentials are another cost-effective way to build skills with quality courses.
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