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Full-Time Career Choices
| Health Science
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistants feed and bathe animals, administer medication as prescribed by the Veterinarian and assist the Veterinary team with animal nursing techniques. Students learn how to do basic office procedures and how to provide large and small animal care including how to perform diagnostic procedures. Students practice in a variety of settings as chosen by the instructor. Upon completion of this course, students have experiences and skills necessary to become employed in a veterinary clinic or hospital.
| Career Major Length |
600 Hours |
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| Course Title |
Hours |
Health Careers Core Curriculum |
225 |
Medical Terminology |
45 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
120 |
Veterinary Office Management Procedures |
15 |
Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid |
15 |
Large and Small Animal Medicine |
15 |
Large and Small Animal Care |
15 |
Diagnostic Procedures for the Veterinary Assistant |
15 |
Surgical Procedures for the Veterinary Assistant |
30 |
Routine Duties in a Veterinary Clinic |
30 |
Principles of Pharmacology for the Veterinary Assistant |
15 |
Internship for Veterinary Assistant |
60 |
College Credit:
- OCCC - 7 credit hours available
Average Oklahoma Salary
$9/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities
- Reading and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
- A positive attitude
- A general interest in health careers
- Good communication skills
- The ability to relate to people in a caring, empathetic manner
- Good eye-hand coordination
- Good physical and mental health
- Dependability
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personality
types
Who Can Enroll
Juniors & Seniors
Location
Springlake
Campus
Health Careers Center
1720 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Student Organization
HOSA-Health Occupations
Students of America
Certifications Available
CPR
Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career
and Technology Education (OBCTE)
1500 West Seventh Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
phone (405) 377-2000, 1-800-522-5810
fax (405) 743-6809
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
2500 N. Lincoln
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
phone (866) 249-9410, fax (405) 521-6205
Judy_Jolley@mail.sde.state.ok.us
North Central Association-Commission
on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 8710008
Tempe, AZ 85287
Phone: (866)837-2229, fax (480)773-6901
denz@ncacasi.org
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