VET ASSISTING PROGRAM
PROGRAM SUMMARY
The Veterinary Assisting program is designed and delivered as a coherent sequence of school-based and work-based supervised learning. The professional skills developed by business and industry leaders across Arizona are integrated throughout the program. The Veterinary Assisting students develop leadership, social, civic, and career skills through participation in the Career and Technical Student Organization HOSA (Future Health Professionals).
CAREER SNAPSHOT
The Veterinary Assisting instructional program prepares students for entry-level employment, further training, and/or post-secondary education for these and other occupations: Veterinary Assisting, Veterinary Specialty Assisting, Veterinary Administrative Assisting, Animal Caretaker, and Animal Care Attendant.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
• Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA)
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Veterinary)
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Veterinary)
CREDITS
• 2.5 High school credits will be earned
VET ASSISTING PROGRAM PROGRESSION PLAN
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Program Information
Location: Aspire High school 2970 Centerpointe E Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86301
Class Schedule: Monday thru Thursday 1:15pm-3:45pm
* Plus additional lab hours are required outside the classroom
Grade Level Requirement: Sophomore - Senior
Pre Req Info: None