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Veterinary Nursing Office Assistant
Technical Certificate

This veterinary nursing office assistant certificate program prepares 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.

For more information, contact:
Dr. Jennifer Martin
Director, On-Campus and Distance Learning Veterinary Nursing Program
(785) 460-5466
jennifer.martin@colbycc.edu

 

TOTAL HOURS: 16

NO. COURSE CREDITS
AG126 Veterinary Medical Terminology 1
AG149 Principles of Animal Science 3
EN176 English Composition I 3
SP176 Public Speaking 3
MA109 Math for Veterinary Nursing 2
VN115 Introduction to Veterinary Nursing 1
VN119 Breeds of Domestic Animals 1
VN121 Medical Records & Vet Office Skills 2
  TOTAL 16

 

Course # Course Title Credits
AG149 Principles of Animal Science 3 Credits
EN176 English Composition I 3 Credits
MA109 Math for Veterinary Nurses 2 Credits
SP176 Public Speaking 3 Credits
VN115 Introduction to Veterinary Nursing 1 Credits
VN119 Breeds of Domestic Animals 1 Credits
VN121 Medical Records & Vet Office Skills 2 Credits
VN126 Veterinary Medical Terminology 1 Credits

Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
010 English (6 hours)
020 Communications (3 hours)
030 Math & Statistics (3 hours)
040 Natural & Physical Sciences (4-5 hours)
050 Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
060 Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
070 Colby CC Designated (6 hours)