Occupational Training - Veterinary Assistant

OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Chesapeake College’s Veterinary Assistant Training prepares students to work in the animal care field. As trained Veterinary Assistants, students will support veterinary technicians and veterinarians in a variety of inpatient and outpatient activities. The training consists of four non-credit courses that include supervised clinical practicum hours completed outside of the classroom. In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course, students will be required to take a final examination, attend 85 percent of the classroom hours, and complete the assigned practicum hours.

Veterinary Assistant Training uses live animals for teaching purposes. Chesapeake College takes all necessary safety precautions when students interact with live animals, however, the potential exists for students to be bitten, scratched or injured by an animal while participating in this training. Chesapeake College makes no representation concerning any animal’s exposure to rabies or other diseases and does not provide medical insurance or worker’s compensation for any injuries suffered while participating in this program. Students are required to show proof of medical insurance.

Pre-requisites: 18 years of age and high school completion or G.E.D. Students must attend a Health Career Orientation Session (see the following orientation schedule). Prior to registering for the program, students must successfully complete the Chesapeake College placement exam for reading comprehension (with a proficiency score of 230) and arithmetic (proficiency score of 240). In addition, students must successfully complete the online Medical Terminology course (CEG 541) prior to registration. For more information, or to register, go to: www.ed2go.com/chesapeake. Financial assistance may be available through the Deferred Payment Plan. For more information, visit www.chesapeake.edu/ecashier/. For more information, contact CEHealthcare@chesapeake.edu.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT TRAINING I
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the field of veterinary medicine and the outpatient systems and exam room procedures for veterinary assistants and people starting entry-level careers in veterinary hospitals. Topics include: overview of the field of veterinary science, office procedures and client relations, cell make-up and exam room procedures. Clinical shirt and clinical book are included, students are required to purchase course textbook. Tuition: In-county $165, Out-of-county $170, Out-of-State $175. Course fee $185.

Course/Section Days Dates Sessions Time Location/Room Instructor:
CEI 843 9A W 9/11/19-10/23/19 7 sessions 6–9:15 pm WYE Mills/HPAC Dr. Katelin McConkey

VETERINARY ASSISTANT TRAINING II
This course is designed to provide an overview of laboratory procedures, drug therapy, and radiology procedures. Topics include: types of laboratory tests, microscope, drugs and radiology. Tuition: In-county $115, Out-of-county $120, Out-of-State $125. Course fee $135.

Course/Section Days Dates Session s Time Location/Room Instructor:
CEI 844 9A W 10/30-12/4/19 (No class 11/21) 5 sessions 6–9:15 pm WYE Mills/HPAC Dr. Katelin McConkey

VETERINARY ASSISTANT TRAINING III
This course is designed to provide information on in-patient care and treatment and clinical procedures. Topics include: IV catheterization, patient restraint, medications, nutrition, physical therapy, nail trims, bathing, enemas, and urine samples. Tuition: In-county $135, Out-ofcounty $140, Out-of-State $145. Course fee $130.

Course/Section Days Dates Session s Time Location/Room Instructor:
CEI 845 9A W 12/11/19-1/29/20 (No class 12/26), 1/2 6 sessions 6 – 9:15 pm WYE Mills/HPAC Dr. Katelin McConkey

VETERINARY ASSISTANT TRAINING IV This course is designed to provide an overview of surgical preparation, regulations and emergency room procedures. Topics include: surgical materials, operating room conduct and asepsis, surgery log, post-surgical clean-up, emergency room protocols and equipment. Tuition: Incounty $135, Out-of-county $140, Out-of-State $145. Course fee $160.

Course/Section Days Dates Sessions Time Location/Room Instructor:
CEI 846 9B W 2/5/20 - 3/11/20 6 sessions 6 – 9:15 pm WYE Mills/HPAC Dr. Katelin McConkey