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Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management

Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management teaches the specialized skills that stables, equestrian centers, and large animal veterinary facilities look for. Together, these courses provide the comprehensive training needed to be a veterinary assistant with an additional focus on horse care techniques.

$3,995.00 (USD)

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                                625 Course Hrs
                            

                                Code
                                    GES191
                            
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                                18 Months
                            
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Overview

Do you love animals — horses in particular? Have you considered a career as a veterinary assistant, stable manager, or horse caretaker? If so, this course sequence teaches you the skills you need to work directly with horses. Whether you're interested in joining a stable, equestrian center, or veterinary facility that works with large animals, having a fundamental knowledge of horse caretaking and veterinary science is essential. The Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management sequence provides a broad overview of horse care topics while teaching the technical skills needed to work as a veterinary assistant.

Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management covers the foundational skills needed to work in veterinary office with a specialized focus on horse care management. These complimentary fields of study are perfect for individuals interested in working with horses or current veterinary assistants wanting to diversify their skillset.

You will gain a breadth of knowledge that can take you from the veterinary office to the stables and beyond. You will learn to be an asset in all aspects of a horse's clinical and caretaking needs, from assisting surgical and dental procedures to measuring vitals.

Having Veterinary Assistant and Horse Care Management credentials acknowledge the dedication of those with a special interest in the well-being of horses. In addition, completing these two intensive courses adds credibility to your qualifications and affirms that you have met industry-recognized levels of proficiency.

Objective

Outline

Veterinary Assistant
1. Getting Started file
2. Welcome to the Veterinary Hospital file
3. Getting Ready for Your First Visit file
4. Physiology and Anatomy 1: Directional Signs and the Skeletal System file
5. Physiology and Anatomy 2: The Nervous System, Endocrine System, and Muscles and Joints file
6. Physiology and Anatomy 3: The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems file
7. Physiology and Anatomy 4: The Digestive System, Urogenital System, Liver, and Spleen file
8. Front Office Duties: Records, Confidentiality, and Client Relations file
9. More Front Office Tips, and Determining Age and Gender of Kittens and Puppies file
10. Canine Restraint file
11. Feline and Exotic Restraint file
12. The Physical Examination: Procedures, Restraint, and Vital Signs file
13. Everyday Procedures for the Veterinary Assistant file
14. Workplace Hazards and Infection Control file
15. The Reproductive Cycle and Sterilization Procedures file
16. Vaccinology file
17. Nutrition Basics and Prescription Foods file
18. Prescriptions: Preparing and Calculating Doses file
19. Prescriptions: Types of Medications and What They Do file
20. Giving Medications file
21. The Euthanasia Process file
22. Taking Blood Samples file
23. Interpreting Blood Tests and Handling Blood file
24. Urine Collection, Handling, and Interpretation file
25. Tests: Serology, Scrapings, Smears, Flotations, and Necropsies file
26. Radiographs and Personal Safety file
27. Radiographic Positioning file
28. Pain Recognition and Emergency Care file
29. Dentistry: Charting, Tooth Disease, and Dental Care file
30. External Parasites: Fleas, Ticks, Mites, and More file
31. Parasites of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Heart file
32. Poisonings in Pets file
33. Surgery 1: Preparing the Patient file
34. Surgery 2: Your Role During and After file
35. Understanding Animal Behavior file
36. The Job Search and Future Opportunities file
Horse Care Management
1. Horse Care I: Equine Husbandry Basics
  1. Domestication/Development of the Horse
  2. Form to Function
  3. Definitions of Movement
  4. Teeth and Age Determination
  5. Feet & Hoof Care
  6. Horsemanship and Equitation
  7. G. Basic Handling of Horses
2. Horse Care II: Equine Herd Health Management
  1. Review of Disease
  2. Normal Health Parameters & Signs of Disease
  3. Common Infectious Diseases
  4. Parasite Management
  5. Digestive System Disorders
  6. Miscellaneous Diseases
  7. Wound Management and First Aid
3. Horse Management III: Equine Nutrition
  1. Review of the Horse's Digestive Anatomy & Physiology
  2. Review of the Basic Nutrients
  3. Animal Factors Affecting Nutrition
  4. Feed Factors Affecting Nutrition
  5. Feeding Factors Affecting Nutrition
  6. Feed-Induced Diseases
4. Horse Training Principles (Option 1)
  1. Introduction to Equine Behavior
  2. Patterns of General Behavior
  3. Social Behavior
  4. Intelligence/Factors Affecting Learning
  5. Foundations in Horsemanship
  6. Principles of Training
5. Horse Breeding (Option 2)
  1. Basic Principles in Selective Breeding
  2. Reproductive Physiology of the Mare
  3. Reproductive Physiology of the Stallion
  4. Breeding Management of the Mare
  5. Breeding Management of the Stallion
  6. Management of Pregnancy & Parturition
  7. Reproductive Failure
  8. Principles of Artificial Insemination & Embryo Transfer

Requirements

Prerequisites

Instructor

FAQs

What does a veterinary assistant do?

The number one job of a veterinary assistant is to assist the veterinarian and veterinarian technicians with basic tasks. As a veterinary assistant, you may feed, weigh and take the temperature of various animals. You may also help give medication, clean cages, and provide nursing care for animals when they have surgery or other medical procedures. You may also bathe and exercise animals as needed and help restrain them during treatment. As a veterinary assistant, it is also your responsibility to clean and sterilize equipment and exam rooms. Some veterinary assistants even perform clerical work such as scheduling appointments and speaking with customers as well. The duties vary widely, but all are important to ensuring the health and well-being of animals inside the veterinary practice.

How to become a veterinary assistant?

The typical career path for a veterinary assistant involves earning a high school diploma or GED, enrolling in a certificate course, learning the specifics of the job, and gaining skills that will help you in your new role. After earning a certificate of completion, you will be prepared to begin work as a veterinary assistant.

How much do veterinary assistants make?

According to Indeed.com, the average salary for veterinary assistants is $31,904, with those who have more than 10 years of experience earning over $37,000.

What is the difference between a veterinary assistant and a veterinary?

While the people in both these jobs may work in the same location (and potentially with the same animals), they perform very different roles. Veterinary assistants most likely have received training through a certificate program and training on the job by veterinary technicians to help with basic duties like setting up equipment and cleaning areas of the clinic like surgery sites. Veterinary technicians, or vet techs, have a formal education—likely a two- or four-year degree accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. They are also required to pass a licensing exam in most states. In short, veterinary technicians can perform more advanced clinical tasks under a veterinarian's supervision to help treat animals.

Do I need to obtain certification to work as a veterinary assistant?

No, you do not need to obtain certification to work as a veterinary assistant. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there is no required credentialing exam for veterinary assistants.

Does this course provide a veterinary assistant certification?

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America has a certification course that began in 2012. Currently, this requires attending a college that also has a veterinary technician certification course. Once NAVTA creates a way for online courses to lead to certification, we will be exploring this avenue.

Does this program prepare for a certification?

Upon completion of this course you will receive a certificate in Horse Care Management and Veterinary Assistant.

Can I register for a course if I am an international student?

Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country's regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.

When can I start the course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete a course?

All of our courses are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive eighteen (18) months to complete the course.

What if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

The course instructor will be available by email to answer any questions and provide feedback on your performance. Occasionally, your course may be supported by a team of industry experts. You will also receive support from the student advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Am I guaranteed a job?

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

Can I get financial assistance?

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

How can I get more information about this course?

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