Veterinary Certificate Programs (Online)

为什么要考取兽医证书?

兽医助理证书

Begin your journey in the world of animal care by earning a Veterinary Assistant certificate. You can become a veterinary assistant in as little as three semesters. In this role, you'll support the work of vet techs and veterinarians. Learn diagnostic procedures and basic nursing techniques in your courses.

Veterinary Practice Management Certificate

向上移动! With the Veterinary Practice Management certificate, you'll get to stay in the veterinary field you love but in a new role. Learn how to manage a veterinary clinic or hospital successfully. By completing the veterinary practice management certificate, you will have completed the education portion of the board exam requirements to become a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM). With additional continuing education and experience, you can be eligible for the national practice management board exam offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA).

Why Earn a Veterinary Certificate at 火博体育?

在线课程

Learn anywhere with 火博体育's online certificate programs. Our expert faculty and staff will teach you the veterinary skills or business principles you need to know. They are experienced at leading online courses and are always ready to connect with you. Study with your schedule in mind at SJC.

转学分

Want to turn your Veterinary Assistant certificate into an associate degree in veterinary technology? Your certificate courses are fully transferable to the Veterinary Technology program at SJC. You won't have to retake any classes, so you will be many steps closer to becoming a vet tech.

负担得起的项目

因为 SJC的低学费, our online veterinary certificates are a great investment for you. Receive a high-quality education that sets you up for educational and career success. You may also qualify to get your certificate tuition-free through the NM Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships.

What You'll Learn in the Veterinary Certificate Programs

兽医助理证书

Get a fundamental understanding of the veterinary world in this three-semester program. 在你的核心课程中，你将学习:

• 基本的兽医护理技能
• Anesthesia and surgical assisting skills
• 常用兽药
• Basic laboratory and diagnostic procedures
• 诊断成像
• 兽医术语
• 兽医业务程序

This certificate is fully transferable to the 火博体育 associate degree in Veterinary Technology.

兽医助理证书 Curriculum

Veterinary Practice Management Certificate

Learn how to manage a veterinary clinic or hospital successfully. The certificate provides the business education background required by the VHMA for students working towards their CVPM. 在你的核心课程中，你将学习:

• 业务 procedures in the veterinary world
• 会计
• 商业法
• 管理技能
• 管理原则
• 市场营销原理

Veterinary Practice Management Certificate Curriculum

传输选项

The Veterinary Assisting Certificate is fully transferable to SJC's Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology, so you can continue to build on your skills. Learn more by speaking to our Veterinary Department advisors.

联系 the Veterinary Department Advisors

职业和成果

兽医助理 can work in a variety of animal healthcare settings. 它们包括:

• 私人兽医执业
• 动物医院
• 马或大型动物设施
• 动物园和野生动物设施
• 实验动物用药

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers is projected to grow 19 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. You'll be able to start working as you build your way up to earning the full Veterinary Technology AAS degree.

兽医经理 can pursue leadership opportunities at animal clinics or hospitals. Most of our Veterinary Practice Management Certificate program students already have their Veterinary Technology AAS degree or a Veterinary Nursing degree. They are looking for ways to gain more skills and earn promotions.