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Apollo College is a recognized leader in private education with over 45,000 graduates. Apollo offers a practical, real-world education to its students. Specially designed degree and diploma programs are based on class sizes for 15 to 24 students. The small classes and individual attention from first-rate instructors encourage lively interaction and allow students to get the best practical hands-on experience.
The College opened its doors in 1976 and prepares some 4,000 students annually from its 16 programs in Allied Health and Computer Technology. Apollo earned a national accreditation by ABHES and has developed partnerships with employers, the Graduate Placement Department at Apollo is often recognized for extremely high placement rates. The College carefully monitors trends and can move quickly to offer cutting edge curriculum to meet the demand of employers.
The faculty and support staff is the best; helping to ensure that students get the personal attention they need while attending the college. As the demand for better-educated workers continues to grow, so does Apollo College, expanding its course offerings and campus sites in order to meet the needs of both students and employers across the United States.
It is rewarding to see the expressions of our students at graduation and to know we have helped change their lives.
Veterinary Assistant:
Our nation's pet population is growing rapidly. Society is expecting a higher level of care for their pets, desiring them to have the same care they receive themselves. This has created a strong demand for qualified animal care services.
The growing interest in animals is creating thousands of new jobs. Those with the best preparation and background get the best jobs. Excellent training can be your key to success. Achieve the skills you need to succeed in a fascinating new career with animals. Learn up-to-date career skills and hands-on experience with today's technology. Know how the job is done today, and how it will be done tomorrow.
The Veterinary Assistant Program is intended to train individuals to gain knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform in a veterinary office. The student will learn to provide nursing for animals under the direction of the veterinarian. Students will learn all the aspects of assisting in the operation of a veterinary practice. They will learn the basics of first aid, anatomy, routine care, emergency care, surgical preparation, and basic nursing techniques. They will learn how animals communicate, animal behavior, training, breeding, and the life cycles of young, adult, and old animals. Students will learn teamwork and how to communicate in the veterinary office.
The objective of the Veterinary Assistant program is to develop student skills to assist Veterinarians at an entry-level position to treat illness, ease discomfort, cure diseases, mend injuries, improve nutrition, increase the happiness, and the life expectancy of animals.
Degree: No Total Credits: 24
Veterinary Assistant Training Available at these Apollo College Locations:
Apollo College Financial Aid
It's a fact that financial aid is available to those who qualify! Apollo College is accredited by ABHES, recognized by the United States Government as an approved National accrediting agency. Therefore, our students that are eligible for financial aid can apply for all of the same federal grants and loans that they would qualify for if they applied to any major university.
Once you have decided on a course of study, our financial aid officer will look at your individual situation based on applications. Apollo College participates in a wide variety of state and federal financial aid programs, as well as alternative loans. If eligible, these can be used as an additional source of funding for tuition, books, and tools.
Getting Started at Apollo College
One of our primary goals is to select and accept only those students that share the philosophy we have: "Successful training will lead to a positive and successful career." By adhering to this philosophy in our admissions process we ensure the integrity and caliber of the learning experience for all our students.
As a recognized leader in private education, we look forward to the opportunity to meet you and talk about your future!