Veterinarian

Veterinary Assistant    High Demand

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Veterinary Assistants feed, water, disinfect cages and work areas, sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment, provide routine post-operative care, and administer medication orally or topically as directed. Veterinary Technicians have knowledge of the medical equipment (such as x-ray machines, heart machines, etc.), administer inoculations, prepare and restrain animals during procedures, suture and dress wounds, and advise pet owners on proper care. Veterinarians perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Besides preparing serums for prevention of diseases, a veterinarian prepares tissue samples, takes blood samples, and executes laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts.

CAREER STARTER

Veterinary Assistant

Take advantage of CSM's professional development training for veterinary assistants in just one year. The Veterinary Assistant program gets students into the field quickly. Students can use the job experience to fulfill internship requirements if they later decide to pursue a career as a veterinary technician.

TRAINING PROGRAM

Course	Class Hours
SCI 6050 Veterinary Assistant Training I: Outpatient Care	21
SCI 6060 Veterinary Assistant Training II: Diagnostic/Pharmacy	15
SCI 6090 Veterinary Assistant Training III: Patient Treatment and Care	21
SCI 6100 Veterinary Assistant Training IV: Surgery, Anesthesia, and Emergency Care	21

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