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Online Veterinary Assistant Certification

Become a certified veterinary assistant through our online, NAVTA-approved training program.

Online Veterinary Assistant Certification

Become a certified veterinary assistant through our online, NAVTA-approved training program.

Invest In a New Career

Prepare for a rewarding career helping animals as a vet assistant through our online, self-paced training program! Designed with job readiness in mind, the NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant Training Program can help you develop essential industry knowledge!

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    AVA Certification Prep

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    $34,740 Median Salary*

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    20% Predicted 10-Year Job Growth*

5 Reasons to Complete Your Veterinary Assistant Training With CareerStep

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Train on your schedule.

24/7 web access means you can learn whenever and wherever you want—fitting study time in and around your other commitments.

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Ask for help anytime.

Your training is online, but you’re never alone. Real people support you every step of the way via phone, live chat, and email.

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Get certified.

Prepare to sit for NAVTA’s Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) exam and become certified.

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Help animals every day.

As a trained veterinary assistant, you’ll be able to give pets the TLC they require when they’re injured or ill.

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Earn dependable income.

The median annual wage for veterinary assistants is $34,740.* That, plus the potential for benefits, buys you peace of mind.

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1. Start today.

Begin your training (and transformation) right now.

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2. Learn your way.

Complete your training on your own terms.

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3. Get certification-ready.

Prepare to take valuable certification exams.

Ready to Dive In?

Sign up online now to start the Veterinary Assistant program.

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What You’ll Learn

Our elite veterinary assistant training program thoroughly trains you on everything you need to know, so you can begin working from day-one with confidence.

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Veterinary Procedures

Become familiar with the standard practices and procedures for office/administrative work, hospital and exam room caregiving, and laboratory methodologies.

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Small & Large Animal Nursing

Get to know more about all the animals you’ll likely encounter as well as how to do surgical preparation and assisting.

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Pharmacology & Radiology

Learn about animal pharmacy and pharmacology, radiology and ultrasound for imaging, and treating your shaggy patients.

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Communication & Client Relations

Master vet lingo and learn to speak like a pet pro. Discover how to handle a range of situations, so that you can feel empowered to care for a wide variety of pets.