About
Learn skills to work in the animal care field. As trained Veterinary Assistants, students will support vet technicians and vets in a variety of inpatient and outpatient activities. The program consists of four noncredit courses that include supervised clinical practicum hours completed outside of the classroom. Certificate of completion awarded for successful completion of the program. Prior approval from program coordinator required to register. Students will register for all sections in the course at one time (Vet I, II, III, and IV).
Organization
Chesapeake College
Chesapeake College is a community college in Wye Mills, Maryland, serving five counties along the state’s Eastern Shore. Its occupational fields include nursing, patient care, transportation, HVAC, medical assisting, pharmacy, dental assisting, phlebotomy, veterinary assistance, welding, and medical billing and coding. The college combines associate degree pathways, transfer preparation, and career training for workforce entry. Its offerings include Associate Degree in Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), HVAC, Medical Assistant, and Welding, among others. Chesapeake also provides health professions and skilled trades pathways, along with programs designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The institution presents itself as an inclusive, caring campus community and describes its work as serving communities throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore.