Certified Veterinary Assistant

Certified veterinary assistants prepare patients for examinations by taking temperature, weight, pulse and respiratory rates and aid veterinarians during exams and treatments. They may prepare medications, lab specimens and surgical packs and be responsible for daily care and treatment of patients. They may also have administrative duties such as billing and collections, scheduling appointments, maintaining files, preparing reports and designing office procedures.

As a student in the Certified Veterinary Assistant program, you will receive a certificate of completion of all courses. These courses will provide you with the knowledge and skills required by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) to sit for the Certified Veterinary Assistant Level 1 exam (CVA 1). You must pass the CVA exam offered by TVMA to be certified.