Veterinary Assisting

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Course Objective:

Description:

The Veterinary Assistant curriculum, which may be delivered in a traditional or blended format, provides students with education in the clinical, laboratory and administrative duties of a veterinary assistant. Courses cover animal anatomy and physiology, nursing skills, animal surgical assisting, pharmaceutical chemistry and application, animal restraint and patient services and front office skills, such as computer basics, telephone communication requirements and appointment-scheduling. The program includes an externship that allows students to practice skills in an actual veterinary health care setting.

Competencies to be achieved: Certificate of Achievement

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

Total Cost: $19,559.00
Tuition: $19,524.00
     Fees: STRF Fee: $10; Books & Supplies included in program cost
Graduation Fees (cap & gown) *: $25.00
*Fee is NOT included in tuition. Students will need to cover those additional expenses themselves.

Provide a list of all books required for the program:

McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Vet Techs Text; McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Vet Techs Workbook; Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Vet Techs; An Illustrated Guide to Vet Med Terminology; Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Vet Techs; Lab Procedures for Vet Technicians; Lavin’s Radiography for Veterinary Technicians; Essential Calculations for Vet Nurses and Techs; The Career Fitness Program: Exercising Your Options.

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

Carrington College uses technologies and equipment to support the learning process such as: model animals, anesthesia machines, autoclave, blood pressure equipment, cardiac monitor, microchip scanner, microscopes, scales, stethoscopes and examination tables.

WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: 

Name: Ashley Duran

Email: aduran@carrington.edu

Phone number: 628-207-0860

Direct Website link to the program: carrington.edu

Additional information:

• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: N/A

• Other requirements needed:

Carrington College’s Library Services and Tutoring Services are combined within the Student Success Center (SSC). The SSC is the hub on campus for all student academic support. Included are all library services combined with tutoring, student services and specialized support to accommodate student needs. Students should refer to the Student Success Center section in the student handbook for comprehensive information. Students should refer to the Career Services section in the student handbook for comprehensive information Carrington works with every student on job-search strategies, job-market orientation, resume writing and interviewing techniques. Career Services are available to all active students and graduates without charge. Students should refer to the Career Services section in the student handbook for comprehensive information.

Refund Policy: Please review the Academic Catalog on carrington.edu

Credentials:

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  Industry Recognized: No
  

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:  

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  Stackable: No
  

Career Pathway:  Veterinary Assisting

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  Portable- No
  

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges ACCJC/WASC www.accjc.org

Arizona campuses are licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Board at 1400 West Washington, Room

260, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 542-5709, https://ppse.az.gov/. 

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  Accredited: No
  

Accrediting Agency and link to website: 

Credential Attainment Rate: 40%  

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