This 64-hour program consists of 48 hours of classroom instruction and a 16-hour externship, completed during the
program. Students should be prepared to attend the required externship. The externship may be waived if the student has a job in the veterinary field and already has 16 hours of practical experience, verified by a signed letter from their employer. The Veterinary Assistant program prepares students to support veterinarians in clinical settings by providing hands-on
training in animal care and treatment. Students will learn basic animal anatomy, safe handling and restraint, assistance with
physical exams, wound care, specimen processing, and surgical prep—all reinforced through real-world experience.
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Admission Requirements
- Complete, submit and agree to terms in the “Class Registration Form” and this 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: $1,320
Certification Fees
- $100 – AAH National Certification (payable to AAH after last day of class)
Payment Plans / Financial Assistance
Tuition and fees are due in full on or before the first day of class unless you enroll in a payment
plan. We offer both a two-payment and a four-payment plan, which divide tuition and lab fees
accordingly. Both plans include a finance fee of 2% of the tuition only, which, along with the book
costs, is to be included in the first payment. For details on payment plans or financial assistance,
please contact the admissions office prior to the first day of class.
Required Text
Elsevier’s Veterinary Assistant Textbook, 4th Ed., by Margi Sirois
Elsevier’s Veterinary Assistant Workbook, 4th Ed., by Margi Sirois