Get a career that’s warm and fuzzy
as a Veterinary Assistant.
You’ll help animals on a regular basis and have a job filled with variety and tenderness. Vet Assistants feed and bathe animals, administer medication as prescribed by the Veterinarian and assist the Veterinary team with animal nursing techniques. If you love animals, becoming a Vet Assistant may be for you. PMI’s Veterinary Assistant training covers animal emergency medicine, lab procedures, nursing skills and more.
PMI’s Vet Assistant school instructs you how to
nurture the health and well- being of animals.
If you’re an animal lover, you’ll love working as a Veterinary Assistant. PMI’s Veterinary Assistant certificate program trains you how to feed, water and examine pets and other non-farm animals for signs of illness, disease or injury. PMI’s Veterinary Assisting classes place emphasis on small animal techniques.
Other Veterinary Assistant duties may include:
• Cleaning and disinfecting cages and work areas
• Sterilizing lab and surgical equipment
• Providing routine post-operative care
• Administering medication orally or topically
• Preparing samples for lab examination, under supervision
You’ll be sitting pretty with
training
as a Vet Assistant.
PMI’s Veterinary Assistant classes will prepare you for success in this rewarding field. Graduates of our accredited Vet Assistant program may work in private veterinary clinics, animal hospitals or animal shelters. Some animal hospitals and shelters operate 24 hours a day, which may make rotating shifts available.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Veterinary Assistants is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. Pet owners are becoming more affluent and more willing to pay for advanced care because many of them consider their pet to be part of the family, spurring employment growth for veterinary professionals.
PMI’s Veterinary Assistant certificate program includes the following coursework:
Comparative Anatomy, Physiology & Terminology
Integumentary System
Musculoskeletal System
Nervous System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Reproductive System
Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems
Animal Life Stages
Animal Behavior and Management
Animal Husbandry
Pharmacology
Administration of Medications
Medication Labels
Dosage Calculations
Generic and Trade Name Drugs
Animal Nursing
Restraint Techniques
Physical Examination Techniques
Small, Large, and Exotic Animal Care
Emergency Care
Dental Procedures
Diagnostic Imaging
Radiation Safety
X-ray Equipment
X-ray Exposure Factors and Positioning
Processing of X-rays
Lab Procedures and Pathology
Hematology
Urinalysis
Parasitology
Microbiology
Office Procedures
Medical Records
Veterinary Logs
Animal Licensing Requirements
OSHA Requirements
Aseptic Technique
Disease Transmission
Aseptic Technique
Instrument Care and Set Up
Surgical Assisting and Anesthesia
Anesthetic Agents
Administration of Anesthesia
Surgical Protocols
Pre- and Post-Surgical Care
Veterinary Assistant Externship
Your accredited veterinary assisting education from PMI includes a Vet Assistant externship in a veterinarian’s office to gain practical experience and reinforce classroom theory. Often, students obtain job offers as Vet Assistants from their externship providers.
No need to paws, this program is quick!
Day Classes: 30 Weeks
Night Classes: 34 Weeks
For more detailed information on Veterinary Assistant classes and program specifics, financial aid and lifetime job placement for graduates, please visit your local campus below.
Albuquerque, NM
Chula Vista, CA
Colorado Springs, CO
Denver, CO
East Valley, AZ
Las Vegas, NV
Mesa, AZ
Renton, WA
Seattle, WA
Tucson, AZ
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