For some interested in working in veterinary medicine there is a stigma around the education requirements to become a veterinary technician or veterinarian. The Certified Veterinary Assistant Program is an excellent way for such a person to get started intentionally with entry level skills that benefit the practice and confirm the interests of the student.
The Certified Veterinary Assistant Program is designed for those with little to no experience in veterinary medicine. Students learn the fundamentals of veterinary practice.
Source: AAHA, April 10, 2023. Link. This program consists of 272 hours of instruction and a 300-hour supervised externship to meet the requirements to take the Certified Veterinary Assistant level 1 exam through the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Credits from this program will transfer to the Dallas College Distance Education Veterinary Technology Program. The estimated cost is $1572 for the program.
Note: Download the Certified Veterinary Assistant information packet here <Link>.