Study at home learning to become a Veterinary Assistant.
If you want a career as a Veterinary Assistant, our supported open distance learning Veterinary Assistant course provides the necessary knowledge, skills and qualification without disrupting your current lifestyle.
The DCA Home Learning Veterinary Assistant course provides underpinning knowledge in the core skills needed to embark on a rewarding career as a Veterinary Assistant. The DCA supported self-study Veterinary Assistant course is specially designed, allowing you to learn the skills of Veterinary Assistance through flexible and cost-effective home study at your own time and pace.
With the DCA Home Learning Veterinary Assistant course, online study resources and a personal tutor are available to guide you throughout the course, and your Student Advisor is a Freephone call away. What's more, because the distance learning Veterinary Assistant course is so comprehensive, no prior knowledge or skills are required. The DCA Veterinary Assistant course provides joint award form DCA and Barony College covering the theoretical requirements for a Level 2 SVQ in Animal Care.
If you'd like to earn more money and enjoy working as a Veterinary Assistant, the DCA home study course is the ideal distance learning training course for you.
Studies in Human Relations:
• the foundations of human behaviour
• social issues and socialisation in the workplace
• stress and frustration in the workplace
• common errors in workplace social interactions
• practical knowledge of both animal and human nature
Common Veterinary Assistant Practices:
• restraint and handling of animals
• history and physical examination
• the medical record
• pathology, parasitology and public health
• clinical microbiology
• diagnostic imaging, sampling and treatment techniques
• small animal emergency medical nursing
More Veterinary Assistant Practices:
• neonatal care of puppy, kitten and foal
• preventative health programmes
• veterinary anaesthetics
• surgical instruments, assistance and suture material
• small animal surgical nursing and dentistry
• wound management, bandaging and pain management
• equine medical and surgical nursing
• food, animal medicine and surgery
• veterinary oncology
Advanced Topics in Veterinary Assistantship:
• pharmacology and pharmacy
• animal nutrition and livestock nutrition
• euthanasia, client bereavement and the grief process
• basic necropsy procedures
• veterinary practice management
• personal leadership and stress management
• computer applications in veterinary medicine
• occupational health and safety in veterinary hospitals |
| This home study course is specifically designed to serve as in introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training. |
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| As I started work at a veterinary clinic just before commencing the course, all the information has been very helpful in understanding the ups and downs of this very complex job. — Shirley Ginger |
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| Thank you for the interesting course. I have enjoyed it so much and am looking forward to the next course. — Jacqui Downes |
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