兽医助理
证书
Upon completion of the 兽医助理 Certification Program students will be prepared to work in any veterinary clinic as an assistant. Areas of study include comparative animal anatomy and physiology, 营养, 畜牧业, 医院管理, 药品, 行为, 实验室程序, 以及外科护理. The certificate coursework also aligns with the requirements for the Animal Care and Management Associates degree offered at YCCC for students who wish to continue their education. Before completion of the certificate, all students must complete 100 volunteer hours off-campus working on skills supervised by a veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician. The majority of hours must be completed at a small animal hospital and locations will be approved by the program director. This program is seeking full approval from the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, Approved 兽医助理s certification. Once accreditation is approved, students will be able to sit for the national licensing exam.
您将学习如何:
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Demonstrate the ability to communicate patient information with clients and the veterinary team effectively and clearly in various formats.
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Describe the importance of procedures for handling and analyzing various diagnostics such as blood panels, 尿液和粪便测试, and radiographs in a clinic setting.
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Explain the infrastructure of a veterinary clinic including quality patient care and handling, management of inventory, and care of medical equipment.
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应用 critical thinking skills to prepare and present solutions for common 行为al concerns.
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Perform with proficiency all required skills listed by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America AVA.
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项目跟踪
全职
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Estimated 证书 Completion Time
一年制24学分
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招生 Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED
• College level placement in English and Math
• High school biology with laboratory component
学位 questions, answered.
This program is accedited by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).
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职业生涯
Graduates of the 兽医助理 证书 program will be eligible for entry level positions in a variety of animal hospitals, including working with companion animals, 口袋里的宠物, 超级跑车, 牲畜, 马的种类. Specific jobs may include, but are not limited to; exam room assistant, 外科助理, working with hospital inventory and maintenance, training and 行为 consultations, and daycare/boarding staff.
与教师见面
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朱莉锥子
兽医技术 教师
Dr. Bodkin started her career as a volunteer/kennel staff member and worked her way up to veterinary technician prior to attending veterinary school. Dr. Bodkin worked at Becker College and also worked at two small animal hospitals around Boston from 2013 to 2020. 她在昆西长大, MA and currently resides there with her husband and their 12-year-old terrier Dixie. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and cheering on the Pats, Celtics.