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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed clinician in the field. Study draft only.
Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant
9–24 mo full-time · 3600 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety and OSHA awarenessveterinary mathematics and medication calculationsprofessional communication and career readinessanimal anatomy and physiologyveterinary nursing care and patient handlingclinical laboratory procedures and diagnostic radiologyanesthesia principles and monitoringsurgical assistance and sterile techniqueveterinary pharmacologysupervised clinical externship (veterinary assistant track: 9 monthsAAS veterinary technician track: 24 months)capstone projectclinical practicumcertification exam preparation
Course & assessment plan
12 courses · 3,600 clock hours · tuition $47,775 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant | Industry certification | National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America |
| VTNE (Credentialed Vet Tech) | Industry certification | American Association of Veterinary State Boards |
Career poster
Pay, jobs and growth on the poster come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 data). Tuition terms are the live offer; see tuition.
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Animal & Aquatic: Aquaculture & Marine Science Tech → Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant
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