Veterinary Assisting provides students with hands-on training to develop skills to work as support staff in veterinary clinics, shelters, or other animal-based entities. Under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, students learn to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well as owner communication. Including instruction in animal handling and restraint, nursing care, animal health and nutrition, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, lab procedures, blood collection, IV catheterization, surgical assisting, dental cleanings, vaccines, physical exams, office administration skills, and applicable standards and regulations.

Objectives

• Safely and successfully restrain and work with a variety of small and large animals.
• Perform nursing care, laboratory procedures, dental cleanings, IV catheterization, vaccinations, and physical exams.
• Perform routine lab procedures, including blood collection, fecals, and infection control.
• Use appropriate veterinary terminology and pharmacology in communication with faculty, veterinarians, and other veterinary staff.
• Provide various species care and demonstrate appropriate interactions with clients and the animals' owners.

Syllabi

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Program Courses

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   About Your Program

   Bridgerland Technical College is open year-round. Most programs are open-entry, which means you can start the program at the beginning of every month as long as there is space available. Please contact a Student Success Advisor with any questions you may have about a program. You can check the start dates here.

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   Admissions

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   Programmatic Requirements

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   WorkKeys Assessment: Workplace Documents (Level 5), Graphic Literacy (Level 5), and Applied Math (Level 5). Also, fractions/percents and ratios/proportions (80%).

   This program includes a CPR fee and a non-refundable $50 background check fee. Students must be 18 years or older to enroll in the adult program.

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   Enrollment and Registration

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   The first month’s payment or completed Financial Aid is required at the time of enrollment. No appointment is necessary. If you have any questions, Student Services can be reached at (435) 753-6780 or studentservices@btech.edu or you can visit us in person at the Logan Campus.

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   Financial Aid

   Bridgerland Technical College offers a variety of financial aid options for students who qualify.

   Bridgerland Technical College does not participate in, or endorse, any student loan programs.