The healthcare industry is filled with opportunities in a number of exciting occupations, and Central Coast College offers the training you need to enter a career working in the Veterinary field.
If you love animals, and have always wanted to work with them, a career as a Veterinary Assistant could be a great choice for you!
With training from Central Coast College, you can get the training you need for this rewarding career in as few as 38 weeks!
At Central Coast College, our Veterinary Assistant program is designed to give students hands-on experience working with animals and thoroughly prepare students for careers as Veterinary Assistants. Veterinary Assistants provide critical assistance and support to scientists, veterinarians, and veterinary technologists and technicians with their daily tasks. Common tasks for Veterinary Assistants include feeding, bathing and exercising animals, preparing for examinations and procedures, caring for animals after surgery, and giving medication and immunizations prescribed.
In this 38-week program, students learn the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary to successfully work alongside veterinarians and veterinary technicians in a variety of animal care settings. Students in the Veterinary Assistant program receive first aid and CPR training, as well as real-world on-the-job experience through an Externship. Students who wish to continue their education may take an additional year of courses in order to obtain their Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology degree,
Veterinary Assistant Program Overview
In the Veterinary Assistant program, you will learn:
Graduates receive a diploma upon completion of the program and are prepared for immediate entry-level employment as Veterinary Assistants.
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.
Central Coast College’s Veterinary Assistant program can be completed in as few as 38 weeks!
Central Coast College’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 Central Coast College’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 Central Coast College’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 will receive a diploma.
To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – Central Coast College offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 831-424-6767 to get in contact with our admissions team.