TRAIN TO BECOME A VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Animal Nursing Fundamentals

Practice safe animal capture, handling, and restraint techniques as well as essential veterinary nursing skills.

Diagnostic Tests and Medical Treatments

Perform clinical tasks such as diagnostic tests and medical treatments under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

Diagnostic Imaging

Learn how to properly restrain animals, process films and verify image accuracy.

Request Information

All fields using an asterik (*) are required.

Step 1 of 2

Program*

* Required Field

Location*

Step 2 of 2 << GO BACK

First Name*

Phone*

Zip Code*

* Required Field

Last Name*

Email*

How did you hear about us?

Allow text messages from Carrington College

By submitting this form, I authorize and agree that a representative of Carrington College can contact me about educational services and future offers by email, phone and/or text messaging at the email and telephone number provided above using an automated telephone dialing system, and/or an artificial or pre-recorded voice or text message. I understand that consent is not required to purchase any goods or services from this school and that my consent can be revoked at any time. Standard data rates may apply.

All information provided to Carrington College shall be subject to our Privacy Policy.

Veterinary Assistant Career Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, increases in consumers’ pet-related spending are expected to drive employment in the veterinary services industry.1 In clinics and other veterinary service establishments, assistants help with various procedures. Demand for veterinary assistants will continue as the demand for these procedures increases.

What is a Veterinary Assistant?

Veterinary assistants help keep pets happy and health. Typical responsibilities of a veterinary assistant include; maintenance of animal medical records, assistance with diagnostic and surgical procedures.

Why Become a Veterinary Assistant?

Veterinary assistants provide routine animal care to help veterinarians with their daily tasks. Between 2018 and 2028 employment for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers is expected to grow 19%, much faster than average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics¹.

Most veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers work full time and may work holidays or weekends. Expect this industry to continue to grow with the animal rights movement and the demand for better operational procedures for pets.