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)
High School Student Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Certificate Program (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 | |
* These courses require prerequisite courses ANHS 130 Veterinary Terminology, and BIOL 101 General Biology or BIOL 106 Zoology be completed first.
Semester-by-Semester Sample Plan
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Composition & Reading I | 3 |
| BIOL 101 | General Biology or BIOL 106 General Zoology | 5 |
| ANHS 130 | Veterinary Terminology | 2 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMM 100 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| ANHS 140 | Animal Diseases of Canine, Feline, and Exotic Pets | 2 |
| ANHS 150 | Animal Care and Sanitation | 2 |
| VETT 100 | Veterinary Practice Management | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 19 | |
General Education Courses
These courses can be taken any semester at any of the 5 Metropolitan Community College locations.
VETT 100 Veterinary Practice Management, ANHS 130 Veterinary Terminology, and ANHS 140 Animal Diseases of Canine, Feline, and Exotic Pets
Offered: Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions
ANHS 150 Animal Care and Sanitation
Offered: Spring and Fall sessions