Veterinary assistants typically work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian doing clinical work, such as performing various diagnostic tests and medical treatments. They also assist with dental care, prepare tissue samples, and assist veterinarians in a variety of exams and procedures. Veterinary assistants work in all phases of animal care, including hospital sanitation and equipment maintenance, medical and surgical assisting, laboratory diagnostics, and office administration. Employment opportunities include positions in veterinary clinics or hospitals, biomedical research institutions, and pharmaceutical and pet care industries. The curriculum, which may be delivered in a traditional or hybrid format, provides students with education in the clinical, laboratory, and administrative duties of a veterinary assistant. Courses cover animal anatomy and physiology, nursing skills, animal surgical assisting, pharmaceutical chemistry and application, animal restraint and patient services, and front office skills, such as computer basics, telephone communication requirements, and appointment-scheduling. The program includes an externship that allows students to practice skills in an actual Veterinary health care setting. This Program culminates in a Certificate of Achievement.