Vet Assisting

This course provides instruction for students desiring a career in animal medicine. Topics include proper veterinary practice management and client relations, pharmacy and laboratory procedure, advanced animal care, and surgical/radiological procedures. Applied mathematics, science and writing are integrated throughout the curriculum. Advanced FFA leadership will be infused throughout the curriculum to develop the student's ability to work with the public. All aspects of this course will feature hands-on skill sets designed to enhance experiential learning. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are cooperative education, internship, mentorship, service learning job shadowing and supervised agricultural experience. FFA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skill through authentic experiences.

Veterinary Assistant Certification Info Below:

In order to receive CVA Level I certification, certain standard requirements must be met. These include:

• 90 days of work experience under the supervision of a DVM or LVT
• Mastering all required Level I material
• Gaining and demonstrating the hands-on skills listed on the Skills Validation Checklist
• Exam Application and Skills Validation Checklist completed and approved by the DVM or LVT
• Successful completion of the certification examination (70%)

Checklist Below: