This course offers participants exposure to all practical aspects of a veterinary practice. Participants learn animal behavior, pharmacology, safety, veterinary nursing techniques, client education skills, basic animal husbandry, wellness plans and veterinary hospital operations. Curriculum follows the guidelines outlined by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association for their Certified Veterinary Assistant Program. The instructor will cover the material for Level I, II and III testing requirements. Upon completion of the course, participants should be eligible to take the state of Texas certification level 1 examination. Per TVMA requirements, CVA I must complete 6 months practical work experience prior to sitting for CVA Level II examination. Likewise, CVA II must also complete 6 months practical work experience prior to sitting for CVA Level III examination.

Classroom hours: 200
Tuition includes: Textbooks(s), UTA-EEC ID badge, one set of scrubs, drug test, CPR training and the TVMA CVA Level I Certification exam.
Orientation: We will go over everything you need to submit and answer all of your questions on the first day of class.

PLEASE NOTE:
Veterinary Assistant participants are not required to complete an externship in order to be eligible for certification.
As a result, externships are no longer assigned as part of the program. Participants will develop the required skills through structured classroom instruction aligned with certification standards. Participants choosing to complete an externship must independently secure their own placement. Program staff will assist with onboarding after a site has been confirmed.

NO CLASS November 23 and 25, 2027 due to Thanksgiving holiday.