Veterinary Nursing Office Assistant
Veterinary Nursing Office Assistant Online Program
Technical Certificate
This Veterinary Nursing Office Assistant certificate program will prepare individuals for a position working as veterinary nursing office assistants in veterinary hospitals. Individuals completing this certificate will obtain training in veterinary office skills, communication skills, medical terminology, animal breed identification, medical record keeping, veterinary drug dosage calculations, and the basics of animal agriculture. This certificate is designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary to be successfully employed in a veterinary office setting.
The courses designed within this certificate (18 credit hours) can be taken fall or spring or divided between the two semesters.
| Fall, Spring, or Summer - 10 Credit Hours | |||
| COURSE NO. | COURSE NAME | CR HR(S) | |
| VN126 | Veterinary Medical Terminology | 1 | |
| AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 | |
| EN176 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| VN115 |
Introduction to Veterinary Nursing | 1 | |
| Fall, Spring, or Summer - 8 Credit Hours | |||
| COURSE NO. | COURSE NAME | CR HR(S) | |
| MA109 | Math for Veterinary Nurses | 2 | |
| Oral Communication General Ed. | 3 | ||
| VN119 | Breeds of Domestic Animals | 1 | |
| VN121 | Medical Records & Veterinary Office Skills | 2 | |
| Total Required Hours to Graduate | 16 | ||