Program Highlights

  • Experience the reward of saving and caring for animals.
  • Manage an animal wellness clinic delivering quality veterinary services including examinations, assisting in surgeries, and developing x-rays.
  • Work with animals such as dogs, cats, horses, and goats as part of a professional veterinary team.

Career Focus

  • The first step to earning your veterinary assistant and fear free restraint certifications is to successfully complete the CAVIT two-year program. At the end of the program, it’s time to earn your certifications by passing the exams. Finally, it’s time to update your resume and apply for and land a veterinary assistant position.

Listing of Instructional Topics

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Animal Hospital Procedures
  • Breed Identification
  • Clinic Work Experience
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Exotic/Small/Large Animal Care
  • Front Office Procedures
  • Law & Ethics
  • Medical Records
  • Medical Terminology
  • Surgical Preparation

Veterinary Assistant Entry Level Salary Range*

  • Hourly: $12.90–$16.71
  • $26,840–$34,960

*Source – Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages

Related Career Pathways

  • Animal Control Officer
  • Animal Breeder
  • Certified Veterinary Assistant
  • Farm Manager
  • Pet Groomer
  • Research Scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Zookeeper