Veterinary aides help doctors in maintaining the health of and caring for animals. Most veterinary aides will typically work in a private clinic or an animal hospital. Job duties can include admitting animals, assisting during surgery, recording vital signs, cleaning, feeding and grooming as well as filing, answering phones, patient billing and typing reports.

Hours: 612

Weeks: 36

Prerequisites: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet program criteria on Workforce Training Assessment

Accreditation by: North Central Association

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the exam for this certification: No certification

Articulation with: No formal articulations

Tuition Costs: $4,410

Supply Costs: $440

Graduation Rate: 56%

Job Placement Rate: 90%

Median Loan Deficit: $3,444