MCC Campus(es):
MCC-Maple Woods
Contact:
Vet Tech Department, 816.604.3235
Email: Chris Morrow | Joan Gorman | Natalie Short
IMPORTANT: Certificate and degree requirements may change! Please consult an academic advisor before enrolling.
Veterinary Assistant Certificate
Veterinary Assistant Certificate (PDF)
Veterinary assistants look care for the animals in animal hospitals and clinics. They care for the well-being of animals by performing routine tasks under the supervision of veterinarians, veterinary technologists, and technicians. Working as a veterinary assistant can be a good way to get started on your path to other jobs in animal health.
Students interested in earning the Veterinary Assistant Certificate can enroll in the courses below. The General Education courses can be taken at any of our MCC campus locations. The Program Specific courses will be offered at select campuses during certain semesters.
| General Education Requirements (Any MCC Campus) | ||
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Composition & Reading 1 | 3 |
| COMM 100 COMM 102 COMM 223 |
Fundamentals of Speech or Fundamentals of Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| BIOL 101 BIOL 106 |
General Biology or General Zoology |
5 |
| Program Specific Requirements | ||
| ANHS 130 | Veterinary Terminology | 2 |
| VETT 100 | Veterinary Practice Management | 2 |
| ANHS 140 | Animal Diseases of Canine, Feline, and Exotic Pets | 2 |
| ANHS 150 | Animal Care and Sanitation | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 19 | |
COLL 100 First Year Seminar
Will need to be taken as one of your first classes if you have not already completed 15 college hours. The online enrollment system will not allow you to enroll into the other courses until you have enrolled in or completed COLL 100.
General Education Courses
These courses can be taken any semester at any of the 5 Metropolitan Community College locations.
VETT 100 Veterinary Practice Management
- MCC-Blue River: Spring Semester evenings
- MCC-Maple Woods: Summer Session daytime
ANHS 130 Veterinary Terminology
- MCC-Online: Spring, Summer, and Fall Sessions
- MCC-Blue River: Summer Session evenings
- MCC-Maple Woods: Summer Session daytime
ANHS 140 Animal Diseases of Canine, Feline, and Exotic Pets; and ANHS 150 Animal Care and Sanitation
- MCC-Maple Woods: Fall Semester at the Maple Woods Veterinary Technology Building.