VetMedTeam Veterinary Assistant Program
Program Content Overview

There are 12 online content courses covering the areas of standard veterinary practice, as listed below:

1. Overview of the Veterinary Profession
2. Office Procedures
3. Medical Terminology
4. Anatomy and Physiology
5. Pharmacology
6. Animal Behavior and Restraint
7. Animal Husbandry and Nutrition
8. Animal Care and Nursing
9. Anesthesia and Surgical Assisting
10. Laboratory Procedures
11. Radiology
12. Avian and Exotics

In addition, students will complete the hands-on portion of the program at a local practice, guided by the clinicial mentor. The mentor is either a credentialed veterinary technician (LVT, CVT, RVT) or a licensed veterinarian.

Examples of tasks on skill checklist:

• demonstrates the ability to perform the two-person lift for large animals
• correctly identifies anatomical directions
• can assist in procedures requiring restraint
• cleans surgical instruments properly in preparation for being placed into a surgical pack for sterilization
• competent to assist in positioning patients for radiographs in a dog or cat