Program of Study: Veterinary Assistant

CIP Code: 51.0808

Mrs. Ariel Yanak

Veterinary Assistant

ayanak@lcvt.tec.pa.us

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Minimum Prerequisites: 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Language Arts

Career Focus Statement

Transform your love of animals into a rewarding career using nursing, surgical, and animal care skills.

Program Goals

Successfully transition into a 1st career job and/or related post-secondary training.
Be proficient in their career major and demonstrate proficiency through hands-on performance and theoretical testing.

Program Description

Experience the reward of caring for animals in a clinical setting.
Practice customer service and professional ethics when interacting with patients, clients, and coworkers.
Explore the science of veterinary medicine including animal care/control, grooming, clinical procedures/terminology, and disease prevention.

Interact daily with animals while working side by side with certified professionals.
Opportunity to work on your own and staff pets.
Assist local animal shelters in their efforts to care for and find homes for neglected pets.

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