Diploma in Veterinary Assisting & Grooming (Online)
Some people just have a knack for communicating with animals. If you are one of these people, one of the best ways to start a career in the animal services is through a diploma program. At Rockford Career College, our Diploma in Veterinary Assistant and Grooming can be completed in just 12 months and has been carefully designed to:
- Provide advanced lessons in professionalism, communication, and collaboration skills in a veterinary setting.
- Identify and describe the legal and ethical standards, guidelines, and regulations pertinent to the veterinary assistant field.
- Learn critical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology in small animals as it relates to a veterinary assistant profession.
- Explain and perform appropriate administrative tasks effectively.
- In addition to attendance in all courses, students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments. These assignments include reading, exercises and problem solving, projects, and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equal to about two (2) hours for every one (1) hour of lecture.
Students who wish to continue their education, may choose to get their Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in just an additional 7 months.
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