Veterinary Clinical Assistant
Quick Program Facts
- Continuing Education Certificate: 620 certificate hours
- Number of courses: 9 (including prerequisite course)
- Financial aid: Tuition Assistance
- Campus: South
Program Description
Prepare to take the Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) exam and get started on your career as a veterinary clinical assistant!
Your love of animals could be a career!
As the metroplex grows, the number of pets increases, and the need for caring qualified veterinary clinical assistants grows too.
Organizations like these need veterinary clinical assistants:
- Private clinics
- Laboratories
- Animal hospitals
- Animal shelters
- Zoos
Prepare to Work in a Veterinary Setting
In our program, you will learn about:
- Basic patient evaluations
- Techniques for managing veterinary patients during clinical visits
- Preparing and assisting with surgical procedures
- Laboratory and pharmacology orders
Plus, you will gain hands-on workplace experience during the practicum course.
Eligibility Requirements
You must:
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a clean criminal record
Course List
Costs & Fees
Costs and fees vary. Costs are available in Hello!TCC's Continuing Education Course Descriptions.
Upcoming Courses
Browse our schedule of classes in MyTCCTrack's Instant Enrollment.
Register & Pay for Classes
Register and pay online for upcoming classes through MyTCCTrack's Instant Enrollment.
For help, follow instructions for how to register for continuing education classes.
Contact
B.R. Johnson Career & Technical Center
Erin Jezek, Program Coordinator
Visit 4500 Longhorn Trail
Crowley, Texas 76036
How to get to the B.R. Johnson Career and Technical Center (PDF)Listen
Email erin.jezek@tccd.edu
Updated April 02, 2024