Veterinary Assistant

Harper College offers a 150-hour Continuing Professional Education (CPE) course that prepares students to become a veterinary assistant. The course, which includes 120 hours of instruction and a 30-hour externship, covers topics such as:

Basic anatomy and physiology of animals
Medical terminology
Animal grooming and bathing
Patient care and restraint recordkeeping
Customer service

Interested in a career as a veterinary assistant? To get started, find courses on the Upcoming Courses page, or visit How to Register.

Course Description

LAG8010 Veterinary Assistant Training

Prepares students to work with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants to provide medical care as well as facilitate positive customer relationships. Covers how to complete basic office procedures and provide care to companion animals. Examines veterinary practices in a variety of settings through class field trips, in-class labs, and an internship. Provides students with the experiences necessary to become employed in a veterinary clinic, boarding/grooming facility, animal shelter, animal control facility, or pet store.

Program topics:

Comprehend basic anatomy, physiology and medical terminology'
Correctly restrain a variety of veterinary patients including birds, small animals and exotics
Provide routine record-keeping and observation of hospitalized patients
Complete 120 hours of classroom training and 30 hours of clinical experience

Funding Opportunities

Some CPE courses may be eligible for grants and scholarships on a limited basis. We encourage you to apply for funding to learn more about options that may be available to you. To apply, please complete the Scholarship Application form.

Contact us

For more information, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact Continuing Professional Education by email at cpe@harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6340.

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