Online Veterinary Assistant Training
Train Online as a Veterinary Assistant through Dillard University
Become a Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary assistants take charge of making sure office visits and procedures go smoothly for animals under veterinary care. Our 100% online course will train you to become a veterinary assistant, so you can turn your love of animals into a rewarding career.
Job Outlook for Veterinary Assistant
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of a veterinary assistant is currently just over $26,000 per year.
Jobs are expected to increase by 19% through 2026, which is considered much faster than average positions. There should be plenty of job opportunities for veterinary assistants regardless of location.
Start your Online Medical Billing and Coding Training Online at Dillard University, Louisiana’s oldest HBCU.
Program Contact
Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70122
Ph. (504) 283 – 8822
admissions@dillard.edu
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Veterinary Assistant FAQs
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Course Objectives
- Anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems
- Handling medical records and communicate with clients and coworkers
- Restraining animals for procedures, take vital signs, and bathe them
- Nutrition, vaccinations and administering medication
- Preparing prescriptions, taking blood samples and radiographs
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Curriculum
- Welcome to the Veterinary Hospital
- Getting Ready for Your First Visit
- Physiology and Anatomy 1: Directional Signs and the Skeletal System
- Physiology and Anatomy 2: The Nervous System, Endocrine System, and Muscles and Joints
- Physiology and Anatomy 3: The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
- Physiology and Anatomy 4: The Digestive System, Urogenital System, Liver, and Spleen
- Front Office Duties: Records, Confidentiality, and Client Relations
- More Front Office Tips, and Determining Age and Gender of Kittens and Puppies
- Canine Restraint
- Feline and Exotic Restraint
- The Physical Examination: Procedures, Restraint, and Vital Signs
- Everyday Procedures for the Veterinary Assistant
- Workplace Hazards and Infection Control
- The Reproductive Cycle and Sterilization Procedures
Vaccinology - Nutrition Basics and Prescription Foods
- Prescriptions: Preparing and Calculating Doses
- Prescriptions: Types of Medications and What They Do
- Giving Medications
- The Euthanasia Process
- Taking Blood Samples
- Interpreting Blood Tests and Handling Blood
- Urine Collection, Handling, and Interpretation
- Tests: Serology, Scrapings, Smears, Flotations, and Necropsies
- Radiographs and Personal Safety
- Radiographic Positioning
- Pain Recognition and Emergency Care
- Dentistry: Charting, Tooth Disease, and Dental Care
- External Parasites: Fleas, Ticks, Mites, and More
- Parasites of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Heart
- Poisonings in Pets
- Surgery 1: Preparing the Patient
- Surgery 2: Your Role During and After
Understanding Animal Behavior
The Job Search and Future Opportunities
Instructor
Jeff Grognet
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.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
