This one-year program follows the New Vision Model by offering student mentored non-paid co-ops at local veterinary offices. The program also introduces students to many aspects of veterinary science including:

Exam and hospital procedures	Communication and client relations
Vaccines and protocols	Surgical preparation and assisting
Surgical tools and suturing	Bandaging and wound care
Aseptic technique	Radiology basics and safety
Parasites and microscope skills	Dosage calculations
Laboratory techniques	Basic nutrition
Pet 1st aid	Veterinary terminology
Restraint and handling	Animal behavior
Reviewing body systems as they relate to unit topics	Resume, cover letter, digital portfolio

The New Vision Veterinary Assistant program is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of careers related to Veterinary Science. Employment options include small and large animal veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, aquariums, boarding kennels, humane societies and animal rescues, pharmaceutical companies, research facilities at universities, wildlife sanctuaries and zoos.

This is a broad-based professional curriculum that will target student development of the knowledge and skills of a wide range of career options within the veterinary science field. Additionally, this program will give students a foundation of basic skills required for workplace situations and is uniquely suited to help students build skills related to communication, decision making, time management and relationship building, among others. Students will study and experience academics in an environment that uses an interdisciplinary approach to English Language Arts, Math, Science and Technology.

Certification: OSHA 10

Articulation Agreement:
Finger Lakes Community College-Dual Credit (3 credits each) for Composition I (ENG 101); Composition II (ENG 103); Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 110)

Median Pay (US Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook-2023):

• Veterinarians-$119,100
• Veterinary Technologists and Technicians-$43,740