Classes start on
June 30
Credits
52
Duration
16 months
Following the curricular sequence
The Veterinary Assistant with Pet Grooming program will prepare students with the necessary knowledge of animal physiology and care, as well as disease prevention and animal health management. Additionally, they will be able to employ skills as pet groomers to provide grooming and conditioning services for pets in different settings, as established at the basic level of their profession. Graduates of this program will be able to apply basic techniques to assist with veterinary surgical nursing, radiology, sonography, dental procedures, and laboratory procedures.
Some related courses:
- Introduction to Veterinary Medicine and Animal Biosafety
- General Principles of the Veterinary Operating Room and Laboratory
- Anatomy and Physiology of Animals and Laboratory
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Veterinary Pathology, Toxicology, and Pharmacology
- Principles of Veterinary Nursing and Laboratory
- Management, Care, and Diseases of Farm Animals and Laboratory
- Clinical Veterinary Procedures and Laboratory
- Principles of Veterinary Dentistry
- Animal Nutrition
- Introduction to Veterinary Radiology and Sonography and Laboratory
- Veterinary Clinical Practice
- Introduction to Pet Grooming
- Pre-Grooming Techniques and Laboratory
- Basic Grooming and Laboratory
- Grooming Cuts and Styles I and Laboratory
- Advanced Grooming Techniques
- Grooming Practice
Possible Employment Opportunities
- Veterinary Assistant
- Pet Groomer
- Veterinary Operations Support Assistant
- Veterinary Kennel Technician
Admission requirements
- High School Diploma or a recognized equivalent.
Campus
*These examples are intended to serve only as a general guide of possible employment opportunities. There are many factors that determine the job an individual may obtain, and Florida Technical College cannot guarantee its graduates any particular job. Some positions may require a license or other certifications. We encourage you to research the requirements for the particular position you desire. Program availability varies by campus.
