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Course Details

 

This course will introduce students to the science of veterinary medicine.  Students will learn to care for sick and injured animals as well as learn client relations, office and hospital procedures, animal nursing, exam room practices, surgical preparations, laboratory processes and radiology and pharmacology terminology. 

 

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Veterinary Assistant Training

 

Veterinary Assistants are entry-level healthcare professionals that work in many different veterinary settings. They work with Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians to provide medical care for sick or injured animals.

 

If you love working with animals, take the first step towards a new career in the veterinary field with Texas A&M International University’s Veterinary Assistant Program, offered in connection with MK Education.

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Through this training program, receive quality training from MK Education’s dedicated instructors with expertise from the field. Get hands-on training to be able to work side-by-side with a veterinary team tending to the needs of animals. Students learn more about a number of veterinary assistant duties and jobs dedicated to treating domestic animals – from birds and reptiles to cats and dogs – and believe they all deserve compassionate medical care. Human relations for the veterinary assistant, medical terminology, and veterinary technology are also covered.

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Area of Study Include

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  • Office Practices & Medical Records

  • Medical Terminology

  • Animal Behavior & Handling

  • Pharmacology

  • Pet Loss & Grief

  • Basic Animal Nursing

  • Dental Assisting

  • Surgical Assisting

  • Diagnostic Imaging

  • Critical Care Assisting & Triage

  • Exotic & Large Animal Husbandry

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Prerequisites

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  • At least 18 years of age for the Externship Program

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.

  • Proficient in the English language

  • 9th grade Algebra & Arithmetic

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Externship Program​


The externship serves as working experience, as well as a reference for future employment. As part of the program, students receive hands-on-training by completing a 100 clock-hour externship at a local veterinary site through MK Education.

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MK Education has established relationships with sites (clinics and hospitals) nationwide to provide potential opportunities to complete this externship for all students.

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Financial Assistance


This program is eligible for financial assistance under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). Certain eligibility requirements apply.​​​​

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To learn more, contact Texas A&M International University's Continuing Education at 956.326.3068. 

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Payment Plans are also available. For more information, contact Priti Shah at 630.541.3600 X 8602 or email pshah@mkedu.org.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers is projected to grow 9% in the next decade, faster than the average for all occupations. 
In addition to fast employment growth, high occupational turnover should result in very good job opportunities.

For Immediate Questions, Contact MK Education at
630.541.3600 X 8606

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