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Why Major in Veterinary Assisting

The Veterinary Assisting Certificate program is a dynamic one-year journey designed to equip aspiring students with the necessary skills to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians effectively. Throughout the program, students engage in practical labs, exams, and hands-on clinical experiences to hone their proficiency in vital tasks. By completing this program, students emerge as valuable members of the veterinary health care team, ready to make a positive impact in the lives of animals and their human companions.

Veterinary assistants are employed primarily in veterinary clinics and hospitals and may perform the following duties:

  • Kennel work
  • Assisting with the handling of animals
  • Feeding and exercising animals
  • Cleaning and setting up equipment
  • Clerical work
Locations
East Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
33
Next Start Date
Fall only

Careers In Veterinary Assisting

  • Veterinary Technologist
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Laboratory Animal Caretaker

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Veterinary Assisting Admission Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.

Agriculture Events

25Apr
4-25-2025 // 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Equine Open House

02May
5-02-2025 // 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Agriculture Open House

17May
5-17-2025 // 2:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Equine 50th Celebration

Contact

Quad-Cities Campus

309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000

East Campus

309-854-1724