Veterinary Assistant

Our Veterinary Assistant program is NAVTA-aligned and combines hands-on training with classroom instruction for real-world veterinary settings.

  • Academic Division: Career & Technical Education
  • Program Type: Career Training Certificate
  • Campus: Gloucester
  • Career Interest: Veterinary & Animal Care
  • Time Commitment: 3-6 months
  • CIP Code 1.8301

Program Learning

The Veterinary Assistant Program at RCSJ follows NAVTA Veterinary Assistant standards in a program designed to provide participants with the necessary skills to become an integral part of the veterinary healthcare team. Veterinary Assistants, working under the supervision of a Veterinarian, can assist with animal health histories and records, provide specialized nursing care, assist in surgical procedures, and wash, feed, and care for animals.

Through classroom and clinical instructions, participants are trained in the following areas: office procedures and client relations, pharmacy, preventative healthcare, behavior and restraint, animal nursing, laboratory procedures, surgical and recovery room assistance, radiology, and emergency response. You will get valuable information about animal-related issues from care and handling to veterinary practice and administration.

Outcomes

  • Safely handle, restrain, and care for animals
  • Assist veterinarians with clinical, surgical, and emergency procedures
  • Maintain accurate animal health records
  • Perform basic office and administrative tasks in a veterinary setting
How to Register

Enrollment Instructions

1. Visit our enrollment website and select your course with the appropriate start date.
2. Click “Add to Cart.” You will be prompted to create a new student profile.
3. Complete your enrollment by submitting payment for the course.
4. Download and complete the enrollment packet, if applicable, and send to [email protected] or drop off at the Cumberland or Gloucester CTE Office.

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Have Questions?

Funding is available for qualified individuals, and we're here to help you through the process. If you don't qualify, there are other payment options available to get you on your way. Visit our tuition assistance page or email us.

If you are looking to do a payment plan, please contact the CTE Office to arrange. Please note that a 50% deposit will be required to register for the class.

Program eligibility will differ depending on the program. Visit the program page to see more.

For More Information

RCSJ - Gloucester

1400 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
856-415-2216

RCSJ - Cumberland

3322 College Drive
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-776-2372

For assistance please contact:

[email protected]