Do you have a passion for animals and dream of a career caring for them? If so, becoming a Veterinary Assistant could be the perfect fit for you!
Integrity College of Health offers a dynamic blend of hands-on training and online courses, allowing you to gain the skills you need for this fulfilling career in as little as 35 weeks!
At Integrity College of Health, our Veterinary Assistant training program equips students with the essential theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to thrive in this rewarding career. Veterinary assistants play a vital role in supporting veterinarians, veterinary technologists, and scientists with their daily responsibilities. Common tasks include feeding, bathing, and exercising animals, preparing for examinations and procedures, caring for post-operative animals, and administering prescribed medications and immunizations. In just 35 weeks, students will learn from experienced instructors and gain invaluable real-world experience through a Clinical Experience component.
Students in the Veterinary Assistant program learn:
Graduates receive a veterinary assistant diploma, CPR and First Aid Certification from the American Heart Association, and are prepared to immediately enter into entry-level positions in the field.
Program Overview
Length of Program: 35 weeks morning/afternoon or 43 weeks evening classes
Semester Credit Hours: 43
Total Clock Hours: 960 (Classroom: 760 – Externship: 200)
Prerequisites: Must have a high school diploma or GED and pass the entrance exam.
If you do not have a high school diploma, we offer the Eligible Career Pathway Programs (ECPP). Students will have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma while being concurrently enrolled in an eligible ECPP program.
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A veterinary assistant helps veterinarians by caring for animals, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, assisting during exams, managing appointments, and supporting animal health and clinic operations.
Integrity College of Health’s Veterinary Assistant program can be completed in as few as 35 weeks (morning/afternoon program) or 43 weeks (evening program).
Integrity College of Health’s Veterinary Assistant program is offered in a hybrid-online format. Students learn classroom theory online, while completing hands-on training in on-campus labs. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.
Many of Integrity College of Health’s Veterinary Assistant graduates go to work in animal clinics, veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, zoos, research labs, and pet boarding facilities, supporting veterinarians and animal care professionals. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.
In Integrity College of Health’s Veterinary Assistant program, you’ll gain real-world skills including exam room preparation, intaking animals for exams, feeding, bathing, and exercising animals, caring for and monitoring animals after surgery or treatment, giving medications, and administering immunizations. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.
Graduates receive a veterinary assistant diploma and a CPR and First Aid Certification from the American Heart Association.
To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – Integrity College of Health offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 626-808-0215 to contact our admissions team.
