Veterinary Assistant

Course Overview

Launch your career in veterinary medicine with our comprehensive 64-hour Veterinary Assistant course. Learn to support veterinarians in clinical settings through focused classroom training and real-world hands-on experience.


Already working as a Veterinary assistant?

Your externship may be waived with 16+ hours of verified experience and an employer letter.

 

What You’ll Learn

  • Basic animal anatomy and physiology
  • Safe handling and restraint techniques
  • Assistance with physical exams and patient assessments
  • Wound care and treatment procedures
  • Specimen processing and laboratory basics
  • Surgical preparation and support

Veterinary Assistants are essential members of animal healthcare teams in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, emergency care centers, and specialty practices. This program includes 48 hours of classroom instruction and a 16-hour hands-on externship in a real-world veterinary setting, giving you practical experience before graduation.

 

Important Notes

  • Will need pair of scrubs
  • Plan for time off work during your externship assignment
  • Some employers require candidates to be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED
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Admission Requirements

  • Complete application and agree to terms in Class Registration Form and Program Bulletin
  • If under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the registration form (Note: Common hiring age is 18 or older. If hired under the age of 18, job duties may be limited.)

Tuition, Books and Fees

  • $50 – Non-refundable Registration Fee (due at time of admission, transferable one time)
  • $950 – Tuition
  • $175 – Lab Fee
  • $145 – Textbook (may be purchased at the school)

Total Program Cost: $1,320

Certification and Registration Fees

  • $100 – AAH National Certification (payable to AAH after last day of class)

Payment Plans

Full Payment: Due by the first day of class

Payment Plans: Two-payment or four-payment plans are available

    • Divides tuition and lab fees accordingly
    • Includes 2% finance fee on tuition only
    • Book costs and finance fee are included in the first payment
financial assistance / scholarships

Required Text

  • Elsevier’s Veterinary Assistant Textbook, 4th Ed., by Margi Sirois
  • Elsevier’s Veterinary Assistant Workbook, 4th Ed., by Margi Sirois

Have Questions?

Call (800) 785-9876