Veterinary Assistant
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New Program |
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Instructor: Deb Rosson |
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This is a new program at the New Horizons Career and Technical Education Center. Veterinary Assistant students will learn how to respect and safely handle and treat classroom animals. The students come to understand the various breeds and species of animals and are able to identify basic requirements for veterinary care and general health maintenance. The students receive training in handling, grooming, feeding and properly medicating a variety of animals. In addition, animal nutrition, disease and basic first aid are explored. Students also perform the routine technical, maintenance and office duties associated with veterinary work. Veterinary Assistant students study: origin of various animal species, animal nutrition, genetics, behavior and training, diseases/symptoms/treatment/preventative measures for each species, handling/grooming/feeding, basic first aid/calculating dosages/administering medications, routine technical/maintenance/office functions, and professional and ethical standards. Veterinary assistant is a one-year program. Credits: Three elective high school credits. Prerequisites: Good academic standing, attendance, and behavior. Students having completed the Introduction to Health Occupations course will be given priority for admission to this program. Certification: None Fees: To be determined Additional Information: Good job opportunities are expected for most animal care and service workers positions. This area is expected to grow faster than average through 2014 since the companion pet population is expected to increase. As many pet owners increasingly consider their pet as part of the family, their demand for animal services and willingness to spend greater amounts of money on their pet will continue to grow. |
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