About
Veterinary Assistant with Externship at Career Training Solutions in Fredericksburg, Virginia, prepares students for entry-level veterinary assistant positions in animal healthcare settings and includes Fear Free Certification. The program is delivered in real time by a live instructor in a virtual classroom, followed by an 80-hour externship at a veterinary practice, clinic, or animal hospital. Classes are held on weekday evenings, with pathways running from September to December or October to January. Students must be at least 18 years old for externship placement. The curriculum covers companion-animal care, exam assistance, basic clinical procedures, signs of illness and injury, veterinary anatomy and physiology, nutrition, wellness, legal and ethical standards, and veterinary-practice operations.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Next start: February, April, September and October
- Tuition: $749 deposit; $250 for 3 months
- Leads to: Fear Free Certification
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Career Training Solutions
Career Training Solutions, LLC is an allied health career training institution serving students in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Its occupational fields include Central Sterile Processing Technician, Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, and Veterinary Assistant with Externship training. The institution was founded to support continuing and community education through program management and administrative support for allied health programs. Its services include curriculum and instruction, marketing support, student success management and outcomes, and externship placement and oversight. Career Training Solutions also supports information sessions in online and on-site settings and provides externship placement and oversight as part of its program management approach.