Veterinary Assistant
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NAVTA Approved Certification ProgramGo to top
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Animal Science Pathway:Go to top
In the Animal Science pathway, students study large, small, and specialty animals. Students explore the necessary elements, such as diet, genetics, habitat, and behavior, to create humane, ecologically, and economically sustainable animal production systems. The pathway includes the study of animal anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health and welfare, animal production, technology, and the management and processing of animal products and by-products. (www.cde.ca.gov)
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We are proud to be 1 of the only 20 high schools within the United States with a NAVTA approved Veterinary Assistant Certification Program!Go to top
- 2-year program
- 150 hours internship
- Certified Veterinary Assistant
- Enjoy a career where you work with animals every day, make a difference and love what you do.
- Assist all veterinary staff with restraint, collecting samples, and procedures.
- Keep all areas in the hospital clean and stocked.
- Feed and exercise hospitalized/boarding animals.
- Perform many other duties as assigned.
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Site / Course Title / Pathway / Course Sequence / Suggested Grade LevelGo to top
NSA
Veterinary Assistant 1
Animal Science
First semester of first year
Concentrator
10th or 11th
Veterinary Assistant 1
Animal Science
First semester of first year
Concentrator
10th or 11th
NSA
Veterinary Assistant 2
Animal Science
Second semester of first year
Concentrator
10th or 11th
Veterinary Assistant 2
Animal Science
Second semester of first year
Concentrator
10th or 11th
NSA
Veterinary Assistant 3
Animal Science
First semester of second year
Capstone
11th or 12th
Veterinary Assistant 3
Animal Science
First semester of second year
Capstone
11th or 12th
NSA
Veterinary Assistant 4
Animal Science
Second semester of second year
Capstone
11th or 12th
Veterinary Assistant 4
Animal Science
Second semester of second year
Capstone
11th or 12th
