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Program Title: Veterinary Assistant Diploma & Degree Course
Description: Veterinary Assistants play a vital role in maintaining the health of pets, livestock, and laboratory animals. Veterinary assistants basically assist veterinarians in clinics and research labs. They also keep a close watch on animals in treatment or after surgery and notify the doctor about all changes or problems. Assistants help in preparing for the surgery of an animal and also holding or moving it during the process, diagnose animals, prepare for vaccination, treat distemper and rabies, dress wounds, set fractures, and inform about animal feeding, behavior, and breeding.
Syllabus: The course covers every aspect from the basics of animal behavior to emergency care. The topics include:
- Digestive system
- Nutrition Needs
- Pathology/ Epidemiology
- Emergency care
- Veterinary Pharmacology
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Radiology
- Vaccination
- Nose-to-tail exam procedures
Accreditation: The Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools, Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Wages of a veterinary assistant vary depending on employer, level of responsibility and also the area of the country. Nationally, about 70,000 Veterinary Assistants were employed. Major employers are Veterinary hospitals, Clinics, Veterinary Doctors etc. On an average the salary is around $10.00 per hour. Along with salary other benefits include sick leave, paid vacations, and health insurance.
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