College of the Desert Starts Veterinary Assistant Certification Program

News from: College of the Desert

Veterinary Assistant Certification Program

150 hours of Live-Remote Training & 100 hours of Clinical Externship

Registration: $3,195
Additional Fees: NAVTA Exam Fee | Scrubs

Training Dates:
• Aug 22, 2020 – Feb 27, 2021
*Distance Learning
Live-Remote Sessions held
Saturdays
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Externship to be completed by June 30, 2021
• Nov 16, 2020 – Apr 28, 2021
*Distance Learning
Live-Remote Sessions held
Mondays & Wednesdays
6:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Externship to be completed by Aug 31, 2021

Salary ranges from $25,000 – $31,000

Salary may vary depending on location, experience and national rate. Detailed information may be found at www.bls.gov.

Areas of Study
Office Practice
Medical Records
Pharmacology
Law & Regulations
Medical Terminology
Quality Assurance
Animal Behavior
Animal Handling
Pet Loss & Grief
Critical Care & Triage
Animal Husbandry

Employers
Veterinarian Clinic
Animal Hospital
Pet Adoption Agency
Zoos/Farms
Animal Control
Research Institution

Pre-Requisites:
 High School Diploma or equivalent
 Proficient in English
 9th Grade Mathematics
 Hand-to-eye coordination & finger agility
 Suitable vision, normal or corrected
 At least 18 years of age

Our Veterinary Assistant training is now accredited by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). NAVTA is the organization responsible for defining and enforcing the credentialing requirements for Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.

“This program is eligible for financial assistance under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). Certain eligibility requirements apply.”
Call 760-863-2500 for information. WIOA Title-I financially assisted program is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

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