AHE 752 - Veterinary Assistant I

3 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course is not for Credit(s).

This course is designed to enable the student to develop the skills necessary for a career as a Veterinary Assistant. This is the first of four courses and focuses on the operation of the front office, role delineation, and education. Topics to be covered include basic veterinary terminology, anatomy and physiology, taking a medical history, euthanasia, and customer service.

Course Objectives:

demonstrate good customer service skills;
identify and define basic terminology;
identify the basic anatomy of animals to include abbreviations, planes, structures and functions;
demonstrate the ability to take a medical history;
define how to clearly delineate the roles of the veterinary personnel/staff; and
demonstrate skills in communicating and educating a patient’s owner.