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Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management Part 2

Course ID: SEF-3001FJG
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Do you love animals - horses in particular? Have you ever considered a career as a veterinary assistant, stable manager, or horse caretaker? If so, this equine vet assistant course sequence teaches you the skills you need to work directly with horses. Whether you're interested in joining a stable, equestrian center, or veterinary facility that works with large animals, having a fundamental knowledge of horse caretaking and veterinary science is essential. The Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management sequence provides a broad overview of horse care topics while teaching the technical skills needed to work as a veterinary assistant. Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management covers the foundational skills needed to work in a veterinary office with a specialized focus on horse care management. These complimentary fields of study are perfect for individuals interested in working with horses or current veterinary assistants wanting to diversify their skillset. You will gain a breadth of knowledge that can take you from the veterinary office to the stables and beyond. During this vet assistant training program, you will learn to be an asset in all aspects of a horse's clinical and caretaking needs, from assisting with surgical and dental procedures to measuring vitals. Having the Veterinary Assistant and Horse Care Management credentials acknowledges your dedication and special interest in the well-being of horses. In addition, completing these two intensive courses adds credibility to your qualifications and affirms that you have met industry-recognized levels of proficiency.

Course Objectives

Learn basic principles of equine husbandry practices.

Gain a broad knowledge of horse care for both the stabled horse and the horse kept on grass.

Study the proper management of the health and condition of horses in various situations and conditions.

Acquire a deeper understanding of horse behavior, as well as practical skills in properly handling and training horses.

Summarize the roles, responsibilities, and applicable laws and ethics as they pertain to the veterinary healthcare team.

Learn the fundamentals of animal anatomy and physiology, restraint techniques, and basic examination tasks relevant to veterinary assisting, using proper terminology.

Study how to respond appropriately to veterinary medical emergencies, surgeries, and various laboratory procedures.

Outline of Instruction

Veterinary Assistant

Horse Care Management

Contact Hours

310

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
All applications listed above must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
The following eBooks are available for your Veterinary Assistant course. Reading assignments in each lesson will be linked to the eBook for the designated reading.
Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals & Applications, 2nd edition, by Beth Vanhorn
An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology, 4th edition, by Janet Amundson Romich

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you're interested in studying Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management and learning the specialized skills that stables, equestrian centers, and large animal veterinary facilities look for this course is for you. Together, these courses provide the comprehensive training needed to be a veterinary assistant with an additional focus on horse care techniques.