Veterinary Support Assistant
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I cherished the format of the course and the exam, furthermore the way that I can print a testament expressing i took this course. The course furnished me with a great deal of information and it was efficient and composed. I learned things about my pets i did not really know some time recently. The course enhanced my abilities in comprehension my pets better, theit outward appearances and non-verbal communication too.
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I selected to take my training with Holly and Hugo since they are certified and reasonable. I am happy I took that course and will be probably going to take another from Holly and Hugo soon. The course was extremely comprehensive.
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Course
Online
*Indicative price
Original amount in GBP:
£ 12 £ 199
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
30h
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Duration
45 Days
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Start date
Different dates available
Many people aspire to work with animals, but it can be difficult to distinguish the reality from the fluffy image. This course gives a firm grounding in reality, with essential skills such as animal handling and restraint, pet psychology and recognizing pain, and working as part of a veterinary team - as well as an understanding of technical terms, anatomy and physiology, and first aid.
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Location
Start date
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About this course
Anybody who comes into regular contact with animals, be that in a kennel, rescue center or a vet clinic, benefits from learning and understanding key aspects such as:
· Veterinary terminology
· Handling dogs, cats, small mammals, and exotics
· Animal psychology – interpreting signs of stress or pain
· Handling the fractious animal safely
· How to gently restrain animals for minor procedures
· The importance of disinfection and disease control
· Monitoring inpatients, such as taking vital signs and record keeping
· Basic animal anatomy and physiology
· Health and Safety regulations
· Feeding animals – both healthy and sick
All audiences.
Fully accredited by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards).
Reviews
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I cherished the format of the course and the exam, furthermore the way that I can print a testament expressing i took this course. The course furnished me with a great deal of information and it was efficient and composed. I learned things about my pets i did not really know some time recently. The course enhanced my abilities in comprehension my pets better, theit outward appearances and non-verbal communication too.
← | →
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I selected to take my training with Holly and Hugo since they are certified and reasonable. I am happy I took that course and will be probably going to take another from Holly and Hugo soon. The course was extremely comprehensive.
← | →
Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Michelle Little
Amanda Beamer
Subjects
- First Aid
- Veterinary
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Behaviour
- Dog Handling
- Psychology
- Emotional Intelligence
- Animal Care
- Animal Biology
- Physiology
- Pet Care
- Anatomy
- Training First Aid
- Team Training
- Regulations
- Animal grooming
- Dog Behavior
- Animal Psychology
- Breeding
- Pet Psychology
Teachers and trainers (1)
Teaching Staff
Tutor
Course programme
MODULE 1: Veterinary Practice and the Veterinary Support Assistant
1.1 The aims of this course
1.2 What is a Veterinary Support Assistant?
1.3 The structure of veterinary practice
1.4 Roles within the clinic team
1.5 Confidentiality and professionalism
MODULE 2: Developing Your Skill Set
2.1 The Practice Manual
2.2 Know your breeds
2.3 Listen and Learn
2.4 Understanding consent forms
2.5 Phone skills
2.6 Reception
2.7 Dealing with Anxious Clients
2.8 Using your Initiative
2.9 Personal appearance and manner
MODULE 3: Veterinary Terminology
3.1 Commonly used terms
3.2 Common procedures
3.3 Abbreviations
3.4 Equipment within the practice
MODULE 4: Basic Animal Handling
4.1 The principles of handling animals
4.2 Handling dogs
4.3 Handling cats
4.4 Handling small mammals
4.5 Handling exotics
MODULE 5: Animal Psychology
5.1 How animals react to stress
5.2 Reading body language
5.3 Minimizing stress
5.4 Recognizing pain in animals
MODULE 6: Advanced Animal Handling
6.1 Tools for handling the fractious animal
6.2 Restraining the fractious animal
6.3 Holding an animal for a medical examination
6.4 Holding an animal for a minor procedure
6.5 Holding an animal for a blood draw
MODULE 7: Around the Veterinary Practice
7.1 Theater protocol
7.2 Consultation protocol
7.3 Pre-operative preparations
7.4 Sterilizing instruments
7.5 Disinfection and disease control
MODULE 8: Care of In Patients
8.1 Monitoring animals and updating charts
8.2 TLC –Providing the optimum environment
8.3 Special measures (hand feeding and critical care)
8.4 Taking vital signs
MODULE 9: Feeding Animals
9.1 Feeding the well animal
9.2 Food and surgery
9.3 Life stage nutrition
9.4 Prescription diets
9.5 Feeding the sick animal
MODULE 10: Basic Anatomy
10.1 Anatomical terms
10.2 How animals differ from people
MODULE 11: Basic Physiology
11.1 Physiological terms
11.2 Normal reference ranges
MODULE 12: Euthanasia
12.1 Making a difficult decision
12.2 End of life choices
12.3 Euthanasia etiquette
12.4 How euthanasia is performed
12.5 Burial or cremation
MODULE 13: Emergencies
13.1 Dealing with an emergency
13.2 Your role during an emergency
13.3 Basic principles of resuscitation
MODULE 14: First Aid
14.1 Basic first aid
14.2 Bleeding
14.3 Shock
14.4 Breathing difficulties
14.5 Fractures
MODULE 15: Health & Safety, and Regulations
15.1 Risks within the veterinary environment
15.2 The importance of hygiene
15.3 Ionizing radiation regulations
15.4 Prescribing regulations
15.5 Disposal of clinical waste"
Veterinary Support Assistant
*Indicative price
Original amount in GBP:
£ 12 £ 199