Continuing Education: Veterinary Assistant

As a veterinary assistant you will interact with clients and their animals, assist the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician during examinations, administer medications, and perform other basic animal healthcare duties.

You will learn:

• Correct restraint positions

• Common sites for blood collection

• Obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration

• Prescriptions

• Basic anatomy of dogs and cats

• Administering medications

• Frequent medical problems

• Animal dental procedures

• Receptionist duties

• Radiological duties

• And much more!

(102 hours includes 30 hours of required off-campus clinical training and several Saturday field trips.) Prerequisite: High school diploma or GED.

FEB 1 - APR 21 T/TH 6:00 PM-9: PM $595

To register, you must be at least 16 years of age or have written permission from a parent or guardian. Plan to register early to ensure your place in the course and to allow us time to order the materials your course requires. Phone: (803) 508-7263 Fax: (803) 593-6526 In Person: Aiken Technical College 100-200 Building Enrollment Services Center

Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.