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Veterinary Assistant Occupational Skills Award


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Veterinary Assistants are a valuable part of the veterinary health care team who assist both the veterinarian and the veterinary technician. Although the Occupational Skills Award does not qualify the student to be eligible for the Licensed Veterinary Technician credentialing examinations, it can be used as a stepping stone to the Veterinary Assistant Level 1 and Level 2 certificates and the Veterinary Technolo­gy Associate of Applied Science degree. All OSA courses are directly applicable to the certificates and the associate degree.  

This award is designed only for students who have been admitted to the Veterinary Technology Program at Palo Alto College.

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Stackable Awards:

Veterinary Technology, A.A.S.  

Veterinary Assistant Level 2 Certificate  

Veterinary Assistant Level 1 Certificate   

Related Awards:

Veterinary Lab Occupational Skills Award  

 

Total Credit Hours Required: 9


Milestone Course(s)


*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Program Information


The Veterinary Assistant Occupational Skills Award (OSA) requires completion of 9 semester credit hours.

A limited number of qualified students are admitted to the Veterinary Technology Program every fall semester. Prospective students must submit application and documentation by the deadline of June 1. All applications will be reviewed, ranked, and notified by June 15. For further information regarding application process requirements, applicant selection and application packet, refer to the Veterinary Technology website: alamo.edu/pac/vet-tech

Accepted students will be required to have a tetanus prophylaxis and pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis before entrance. Documentation verifying both prophylaxis will be requested prior to registration for the fall semester. 

VTHT courses must be passed with a grade of 75% or better. NO VTHT course older than 3 years, prior to graduation, may be counted toward the AAS degree or certificate in Veterinary Technology.

 

For further information, refer to the Veterinary Technology website: alamo.edu/pac/vet-tech

Notes:


CIP Code: 01.8301.00
Major Code: VETA

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