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Credentials for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

72 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $37,320 · projected growth +8.7%. See full occupation profile →

Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology

Fox College
Certificate

Animal Artificial Insemination Technician

Modesto Junior College
Diploma

Assistant Animal Lab Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Certification

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
$175 cost
Identify laboratory animal species, strains, sex, and identification markings in a research facilityApply species-specific anatomy, physiology, and behavioral knowledge in a laboratory animal care contextManage breeding housing and recognize pregnancy and complications in laboratory animalsProvide appropriate nutrition and manage food and water quality for laboratory animalsApply husbandry practices including environmental monitoring, caging, bedding, and housing management in a laboratory animal facilityApply sanitation, decontamination, and disease prevention practices in a laboratory animal facility
Associate's Degree

Associate in Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Pierce College District
Associate's Degree

Associate in Applied Science-Transfer - Veterinary Technician

Bellingham Technical College
Associate's Degree

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Yakima Valley College
Certificate

Certificate - Veterinary Assistant

Bellingham Technical College
Certificate

Certificate - Veterinary Assistant

Skagit Valley College
Certificate

Certificate of Completion - Veterinary Assistant

Renton Technical College
Short-Term Certificate

DOC-Beg Vet Assistant

Pueblo Community College
Certificate

Large Animal Veterinary Technician

Modesto Junior College
Diploma

Online* Veterinary Assistant and Grooming

Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Certificate

PRE-VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Chesapeake College
Associate's Degree

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Los Angeles Pierce College
Associate's Degree

Registered Veterinary Technology

Mt San Antonio College
Certificate

Small Animal Veterinary Technician

Modesto Junior College
Certificate

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Pierpont Community and Technical College
Certificate

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Murray State College
Short-Term Certificate

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Lamar Community College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY NURSING

Murray State College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECH

Community College of Baltimore County
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Columbia State Community College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Jefferson State Community College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Tulsa Community College
Short-Term Certificate

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Front Range Community College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Chattanooga State Community College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Front Range Community College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Community College of Denver
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Volunteer State Community College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Coastal Alabama Community College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Pierpont Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Mountwest Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate

Vet Tech Assistant

Community College of Denver
Course

Veterinary Assistant

ACCS Innovation Center
AL
Animal anatomy knowledge: Identify and explain key components of animal anatomyAnimal handling skills: Safely handle and restrain animals during examinations and proceduresClinical procedure execution: Perform tasks such as obtaining medical histories and wound care under supervisionDiagnostic imaging comprehension: Understand the principles and applications of various diagnostic imaging techniques such as radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopDisease control techniques: Follow proper protocols to prevent the spread of diseases in veterinary settingsEffective customer engagement: Interact professionally and courteously with clients in a veterinary setting
Certificate

Veterinary Assistant

Ventura College
Short-Term Certificate

Veterinary Assistant

Tidewater Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Veterinary Assistant

Pikes Peak State College
Certificate

Veterinary Assistant

Technical College of the Rockies
Short-Term Certificate

Veterinary Assistant

Front Range Community College
Certificate

Veterinary Assisting

Foothill College
Associate's Degree

Veterinary Nursing

Camden County College
Associate's Degree

Veterinary Research Technology

Front Range Community College
Certificate

Veterinary Science

Lamar Community College
Associate's Degree

Veterinary Technician

Southern Union State Community College
Certificate

Veterinary Technician

Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate's Degree

Veterinary Technician

Pikes Peak State College
Certificate

Veterinary Technology

Coastal Alabama Community College
Associate's Degree

Veterinary Technology

Colorado Mountain College
Associate's Degree

Veterinary Technology

Ventura College
Associate's Degree

Veterinary Technology

Cosumnes River College
Short-Term Certificate

Veterinary Technology

Colorado Mountain College
Associate's Degree

Veterinary Technology

Blue Ridge Community College (VA)
Associate's Degree

Veterinary Technology

Bergen Community College
Associate's Degree

Veterinary Technology

Owensboro Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate

Veterinary Technology

Blue Ridge Community College (VA)
Associate's Degree

Veterinary Technology

Tidewater Community College
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