This is self-paced course with recorded lessons and the option to meet with the instructor via Google Meet by appointment. Google Meets are to summarize lessons, note the key points of the units, college/career advisement, & to follow up on externship skills. It is also possible to complete the course without attending any meets at all, and it is possible to complete an externship at a later date. The course can be completed at your own pace and the average time to complete is 12 weeks, but some students take up to one year. Rushing through the material will not guarantee you a job faster. A certificate alone does not grant you a job. Employers want to see that you have taken the time to learn and practice hands-on skills (which is why an externship is important). Each student receives a printable student workbook and a skill checklist for each unit. You may register for the course at any time and students will be completing the course at different paces. You will be ready to apply to your first job as a veterinary assistant after completing this course and you will have a competitive advantage over those applying without any education. The instructor is more than happy to stay in touch until you have achieved your career goals.
"As an instructor, it is a passion of mine to help students achieve their goals of working with animals. It pains me to see students spending thousands of dollars on a Veterinary Assisting Program offered by large college institutions when I know that they are taking advantage of students who do not know the industry. As a veterinary hiring manager, in the industry for almost 15 years, I have never met an employer that required a NAVTA certification or a program that costs over thousands of dollars. Please do your research wisely in hospitals near you, see if they require a NAVTA certificate, but 95% of hospitals will not require any certificate. A certificate is a supplemental educational tool that will allow you to stand out amongst your competition in the interview process. This is unfortunately a scam that students get trapped into thinking, which is why I made my program affordable. Your employer will be impressed to see the material that is learned throughout this program and that we still use NAVTA guided skill checklists". -Liza, LVT, MS
Recommended Supplies
•Stethoscope
•Thermometer
•Rolled Gauze
•Live Pet for Vital Signs
Veterinary Assistant Program Certificate
Pet CPR & First Aid Certificate
Resume & Job Skills
1-2 Real Job References
Veterinary College & Career Counseling
Complete in as little as 12 weeks
Introductory Google Meet (Recorded)
Module Summary & Skill Checklist
Customer Service
Customer Service Quiz
Veterinary & Animal Facility Cleaning
Veterinary & Animal Facility Cleaning Quiz
Communication & Client Relations
Communication & Client Relations Quiz
Safety
Safety Quiz
Module Summary & Skill Checklist
Animal Behavior, Communication, & Handling
Animal Behavior, Communication, & Handling Quiz
Vaccinations
Vaccinations Quiz
Internal Parasites
Internal Parasites Quiz
External Parasites
External Parasites Quiz
Heartworm
Heartworm Quiz
Module Summary & Skill Checklist
Medicating Techniques & Syringes
Medicating Techniques & Syringes Quiz
Drug Routes, Abbreviations, & Prescriptions
Drug Routes, Abbreviations, & Prescriptions Quiz
Drug Categories
Drug Categories Quiz
Math: Drug Dosing (Optional)
Module Summary & Skill Checklist
Restraints & Equipment
Restraints & Equipment Quiz
Physical Exam & Vital Signs
Physical Exam & Vital Signs Quiz
Intro to Grooming
Grooming Encyclopedia
Grooming Quiz
Module 5 Summary & Skill Checklist
Basic Patient Care
Basic Patient Care Quiz
Dogs & Dog Breeds
Dog & Dog Breeds Quiz
Cats & Cat Breeds
Cats & Cat Breeds Quiz
Diseases & Vaccines in Dogs, Cats, & Other Species
Physiological & Breed Pre-disposed Diseases & Ailments
Diseases & Ailments Quiz
Module 6 Summary & Skill Checklist
Introduction to Surgery
Patient Admission & Set Up
Intro to Surgery, Patient Admission, & Set Up Quiz
Surgical Instruments & Instrument Care
Surgical Instruments & Instrument Care Quiz
Surgical Pack & Gown Preparation
Surgical Hand Scrub, Gowning, & Gloving
Surgical Packs, Gowning, Hand Washing, & Gloving Quiz
Patient Preparation Surgical Scrub
Patient Preparation Surgical Scrub Quiz
Cleaning & Maintaining the Surgical Suite
Cleaning & Maintaining the Surgical Suite Quiz
Module Summary & Skill Checklist
Fecal Analysis
Fecal Analysis Quiz
Urinalysis
Urinalysis Quiz
Cytology & Eye/Ear/Skin Diagnostics
Cytology & Eye/Ear/Skin Diagnostics Quiz
Module 8 Summary & Skill Checklist
Hematology & Laboratory Tests Lesson
Hematology & Laboratory Tests Quiz
Packed Cell Volume & Total Protein Lesson
Packed Cell Volume & Total Protein Quiz
Circulatory System Diagnostics Lesson
Circulatory System Diagnostics Quiz
Module Summary & Skill Checklist
Safety & Behavior (Partial Review)
Safety & Behavior Quiz (Partial Review)
Common Pet Ailments
Common Pet Ailments Quiz
Environmental Hazards
Environmental Hazards Quiz
Trauma & Injury
Trauma & Injury Quiz
CPR & Emergency Response
CPR & Emergency Response Quiz
Module Summary & Skill Checklist
Anatomical Directions & Planes
Anatomical Directions & Planes Quiz
Radiology & Ultrasound
Radiology & Ultrasound Quiz
Module Summary
Intro to A & P
Intro to A & P Quiz
Circulatory System
Circulatory System Quiz
Respiratory System
Respiratory System Quiz
Skeletal System
Skeletal System Quiz
Muscular System
Muscular System Quiz
Digestive System
Digestive System Quiz
Excretory System
Excretory System Quiz
Reproductive System
Reproductive System Quiz
Nervous System
Nervous System Quiz
Module Summary
University Degrees and Requirements
University Degrees and Requirements Quiz
Career Research
Career & Goals Project (Optional)
Resume Assignment (Optional)
Course Completion Survey
Each student receives a printable weekly skill checklist and has the option to print lessons and additional resources. Lessons are pre-recorded to be watched at your own pace. The instructor sets up optional one on one live-meets by appointment to check-in, discuss future plans, and individual help with the course content. We make learning fun for all ages by integrating the latest technologies. Optional additional learning tools are provided with each unit, such as videos, web resources, games, and more. Each unit contains 1-3 hours of lecture (recorded over Power Point). You may print the Power Point notes to create your own binder at home. The NAVTA skill checklist is meant to coordinate with each unit and is to be observed/practice when you complete an externship. You can additionally research each skill on YouTube where you will find a number of demonstrations. Even though there is tons of information in the course, practice makes perfect. You need to practice veterinary assisting skills in the real world to become an employable veterinary assistant.
Students are required to find their own externship site, but the instructor will help you with the proposal to local veterinary offices. We will provide you with an email to copy/paste to hospital managers and the instructor is more than happy to join a phone call with the manager to explain the program. Outside of major cities, you may have to travel to find an externship site and there is no guarantee you will be placed in an externship. The minimum requirements are often that you are actively enrolled in an educational program, you have health insurance, and you sign a liability waiver. Some hospitals will not accept students without insurance. We do not provide insurance, however, we rarely have come across any issues. The program can still be completed without the externship, although it is highly recommended for the hands-on skills. It just takes some due diligence to find a hospital willing to host an extern. You will be provided with a weekly skill checklist to be completed under the supervision of a veterinary technician or veterinarian.
In addition to help with the course content, the optional live meets can be utilized for career planning and counseling. This program is informative and personable, as the students are not just viewed as a hefty tuition price tag. Throughout years of student counseling, the instructor has helped students plan for veterinary medical school, pursue veterinary technology, become a teacher, dog groomer, or a pet service business owner. Veterinary & animal-related college & career advisement is our specialty. "I enjoy helping others with the same passion, working with animals, achieve their career goals. Please do not hesitate to set up a 1:1 phone or zoom call to discuss your future and to better understand the different levels of certification and degrees offered in the veterinary/animal industry." This program is a great start for those considering veterinary technology, veterinary medicine, or furthering their education in the field before spending many thousands of dollars on college tuition.
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