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NAVTA-Approved Veterinary Assistant Program

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Learn to Become a Veterinary Assistant

Are you looking for a career helping animals and the people who love them?

Animal Behavior College can train you for this rewarding career today. We are experts in this industry and help thousands of students every year as they strive to fulfill their dream of working with animals.

Call 1-800-795-3294 today or submit the completed form to request more information.

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Curriculum – What You’ll Learn

The ABC Certified Veterinary Assistant Training Program is extensive and includes 100 hours of real world training at an ABC-approved veterinary facility.

Here are the 11 stages that every graduate completes:
  • Stage 1 – Veterinary Office Etiquette and Hospital Procedures
  • Stage 2 – Animal Restraint
  • Stage 3 – Examination Room Procedures
  • Stage 4 – Pharmacy and Pharmacology
  • Stage 5 – Surgical Preparation and Assisting
  • Stage 6 – Small Animal Nursing
  • Stage 7 – Laboratory Procedures
  • Stage 8 – Radiology and Ultrasound Imaging
  • Stage 9 – Career Building
  • Stage 10 – Externship and Pet CPR & First Aid Certificate
  • Stage 11 – Final Exam and Graduation

ABC is NAVTA-Approved!

Animal Behavior College has earned approval from the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America (NAVTA) for our comprehensive Veterinary Assistant Program. The approval process is quite rigorous and takes over a year to accomplish which is why so few schools actually achieve this designation.
ABC is one of only a few online schools to be approved by NAVTA. We are proud of this distinction. NAVTA approval is highly respected in the veterinary community. Upon completion of our NAVTA-approved program, graduates will have earned the privilege and opportunity to take NAVTA’s national test and become an Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA).1

Affordable Tuition - An Investment in Your Future

Tuition ranges from $2,999 $2,795 USD to $5,430 USD depending on the payment options you qualify for.* 100% financing available with $0 down to qualified individuals. Please contact us directly at 1-800-795-3294 to discuss eligibility requirements and payment arrangements customized to fit your needs.

Mentor Locations in All 50 States and Every Canadian Province

The ABC Certified Veterinary Assistant Program is a viable option for students anywhere in the United States and Canada. That’s because ABC has over 3,900 partner veterinary facilities nationwide and throughout Canada. Click here for the location nearest you or call 1-800-795-3294 and speak with an admissions counselor directly.

Bring the Classroom to Your Living Room

Our unique course combines the flexibility of home study coupled with invaluable real world training experience in a real-life animal hospital environment. Training has never been more convenient!

Excellent Income – Get Paid for Doing What You Love

According to the American Pet Products Association, annual pet expenditures have grown 143% since 2001 and are expected to exceed $72.1 billion in 2018. While no school can guarantee employment after graduation, the growth of the animal industry, means that opportunities exist in this industry.2

Launch your career in as little as 12 months!
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We have open enrollment so your education can begin immediately. A veterinary assistant career is about making a difference in the health and lives of animals!
Call today
800-795-3294

ABC Supports Our Military

If you are a military spouse, you may be able to use your MyCAA Benefits to cover the costs of tuition.

US Military Spouses
May Qualify for Free Tuition

 
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Veterinary Assistant Course Catalog

The catalog includes general information about the school, the school’s policies and its Mission Statement. Please click here to review the Course Catalog.

Questions? Email vetassistant@animalbehaviorcollege.com

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Sources:
1. NAVTA

2. Pet Industry Trends

 

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