Program Snapshot

Everything You Need To Know At A Glance

A career-focused Veterinary Assistant program designed to prepare students with the practical skills needed to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in animal healthcare environments.

Program Length

9 Months

Training Format

In-Person Learning

+ Hands-On Animal Care Training

Campuses

Riverside

Santa Ana

Huntington Park

Credential

Veterinary Assistant Diploma

New classes start monthly

Inside The Classroom

See How ACHT Trains Future Veterinary Assistants

Explore the classroom environment, instructors, and hands-on training experience students receive at ACHT. Students learn animal care techniques, veterinary procedures, and workplace skills through practical training designed around real veterinary environments.

  • Instructor-led veterinary demonstrations
  • Hands-on animal care practice
  • Training with veterinary procedures and equipment
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About The Program

Veterinary Assistant Training Designed For Real Animal Healthcare Careers

ACHT prepares students with the essential skills needed to assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in veterinary offices, clinics, and animal healthcare facilities.

Animal Care Skills

  • Animal handling and restraint
  • Feeding, bathing, and exercising animals
  • Patient care and monitoring
  • Animal nursing basics
  • Post-surgical animal care

Veterinary Office Skills

  • Veterinary terminology
  • Animal anatomy and physiology
  • Office and hospital procedures
  • Billing and record keeping
  • Laboratory documentation

Veterinary Assistants play an important role as members of the veterinary healthcare team. The ACHT program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training to help students develop confidence in animal care, veterinary procedures, and daily clinic operations.

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Veterinary Assistant Program Video Gallery

See the instructors, training environment, and hands-on learning experience that make up the ACHT Veterinary Assistant program.

Veterinary Assistant Training Experience

Follow students through veterinary assistant training and explore how ACHT prepares students for real animal healthcare environments.

Hands-On Veterinary Practice

Watch students learn animal care procedures, handling techniques, and veterinary assistant skills through practical training.

Why ACHT

Why Students Choose ACHT

A career-focused institution dedicated to preparing students with practical skills for veterinary healthcare careers.

Hands-On Veterinary Training

Students practice animal care skills, veterinary procedures, laboratory techniques, and workplace responsibilities through supervised hands-on training.

Career-Focused Curriculum

Every module is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level Veterinary Assistant positions, including animal care, veterinary terminology, office procedures, and laboratory support.

Career Support

Resume support, interview preparation, and career guidance help students prepare for opportunities in veterinary offices, clinics, animal hospitals, and related healthcare environments.

ACHT student practicing veterinary assistant skills in training
Hands-On Training

Learn Veterinary Assistant Skills From Day One

Training at ACHT is practical from your first weeks. You learn veterinary procedures, observe instructor demonstrations, and practice essential animal care skills in a supervised learning environment.

Animal care procedures
Patient handling
Laboratory skills
Veterinary office workflow
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What You Will Learn

Your Path From Student To Veterinary Assistant

A structured 9-month sequence that builds foundational knowledge, veterinary skills, and real workplace preparation.

  1. 01

    Veterinary Terminology & Animal Anatomy

    Learn the terminology, anatomy, and physiology knowledge needed to understand animal healthcare procedures.

  2. 02

    Animal Care Procedures

    Develop skills in animal handling, restraint techniques, patient care, feeding, bathing, and daily animal support.

  3. 03

    Veterinary Office Skills

    Learn veterinary office procedures, scheduling, billing, record keeping, and communication skills.

  4. 04

    Laboratory Training

    Practice specimen collection, laboratory safety, record keeping, and handling laboratory supplies.

  5. 05

    Veterinary Healthcare Experience

    Apply your knowledge and skills in real veterinary environments while supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

Externship

Gain Real Veterinary Experience Before Graduation

Students gain practical experience in veterinary healthcare environments where they apply their classroom training, assist with daily workflows, and build confidence working with animals and veterinary teams.

Real veterinary setting

Supervised experience

Resume-building practice

Career confidence

Veterinary assistant extern assisting in animal healthcare
Career Opportunities

Where Veterinary Assistants Can Work

Veterinary Assistants can work in a variety of animal healthcare environments, supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

Veterinary Offices

Assist with animal care, patient preparation, and daily clinic operations.

Animal Hospitals & Clinics

Support veterinary teams with procedures, patient care, and administrative tasks.

Emergency & Specialty Hospitals

Help care for animals requiring specialized treatment and monitoring.

Animal Care Facilities

Work in environments such as shelters, laboratories, wildlife centers, and animal care organizations.

Is This Program Right For You?

Built For Students At Every Stage

If you want to start a career working with animals without spending years in school, the Veterinary Assistant program provides practical training to help you enter the field.

Animal Lovers

Turn your passion for animals into a career path.

Career Changers

Start a new career in animal healthcare.

Recent Graduates

Build practical veterinary skills for entry-level roles.

Busy Students

Complete career-focused training in a structured program.

Admission Requirements

How To Start Your Veterinary Assistant Journey

Enrollment is straightforward, and the ACHT admissions team guides students through every step.

01

Request Free Information

Complete the form and receive program details and enrollment information.

02

Speak With Admissions

An advisor answers questions and reviews program details, campuses, and start dates.

03

Schedule Campus Tour

Visit the campus, explore training facilities, and meet instructors.

04

Begin Training

Enroll and start your Veterinary Assistant training.

Requirement: High School Diploma or GED required for enrollment.

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Student Testimonials

Hear From ACHT Students

Student experiences from ACHT campuses and Veterinary Assistant training programs.

The animal care labs made all the difference. By the time I stepped into a real veterinary clinic, handling animals safely and running daily tasks felt like second nature.

M

Maria G.

Riverside Campus

Campus Locations

Three California Campuses

Train close to home with hands-on Veterinary Assistant training at the campus that works best for you.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions prospective Veterinary Assistant students ask most.

Start Your Veterinary Assistant Career Today

New classes start monthly at Riverside, Santa Ana, and Huntington Park campuses. Speak with an admissions advisor and get your questions answered today.

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