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This 48-hour course the student will be trained in basic animal anatomy, proper handling and restraint of animals, assisting Veterinarians with physical examinations of animals, bandaging and dressing wounds, transport, handle, and process specimens, and basic surgical preparation techniques. Veterinary Assistants help the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with treating injuries and illnesses of animals, as well as provide the animals hands-on support and care.
Organization
Petra Allied Health - Fort Smith
Petra Allied Health - Fort Smith is a healthcare career training institution in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Veterinary Assistant. The school also presents training for Limited Licensed Radiologic Technologist. Programs are designed for beginners, including students without prior healthcare experience, and emphasize practical career skills and supportive instruction. Flexible options include evening classes and online learning, allowing training alongside existing work schedules. Petra Allied Health partners with American Allied Health for national certifications and is licensed by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education. The institution states that its programs provide step-by-step preparation for healthcare employment.