Veterinary Assistant Technical Certificate

This technical certificate is a two semester program designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as animal handlers/veterinary assistants or laboratory animal caregivers. This certificate is the first step for many students to become Certified Assistant Laboratory Animal Technicians (ALAT) or Certified Veterinary Practice Managers (CVPM).

A formal application is not required for admission to this program. Enrollment for all VTA courses is managed by the Program Director. Interested students should schedule an advising appointment to plan a course of study.

Enrollment in Veterinary Assistant Certificate courses requires the following:

Admission to the college
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies
Advising meeting with Veterinary Technology advisors prior to registration
Students who wish to complete the certificate program in two sequential semesters must submit a graduation application packet to the college at the beginning of the first semester in which they are enrolled.

Certificate Requirements - Credits (22)

AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology Credits: (3)
BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business Credits: (3)
OR INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
VTA 100 - *Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy Credits: (3)
VTA 120 - *Veterinary Assistant Nursing Credits: (3)
VTA 130 - *Veterinary Economics Credits: (3)
VTA 140 - *Clinical Procedures Credits: (3)
VTA 150 - *Assistant Clinical Practicum Credits: (4)

Total Certificate Requirements - Credits (22)

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this certificate. Please visit the following website www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career	Beginning Salary	Experienced Salary
Veterinary Assistant	$17,790	$23,590

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (12)

AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology Credits: (3)
VTA 100 - *Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy Credits: (3)
VTA 130 - *Veterinary Economics Credits: (3)
VTA 140 - *Clinical Procedures Credits: (3)

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (10)

BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business Credits: (3)
OR INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
VTA 120 - *Veterinary Assistant Nursing Credits: (3)
VTA 150 - *Assistant Clinical Practicum Credits: (4)