Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificates

In human medicine, medical scribes support physicians by documenting patient history, physical exam findings, assessments, treatment plans, billing, and discharges.

At the completion of this certificate, students will have the skills necessary to transcribe the veterinary medical visit, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and support members of the veterinary health care team to:

• Enhance patient care
• Support the health care team 
• Increase client satisfaction by allowing the physicians to devote their full attention to patient care

Admission criteria

• High school diploma or equivalent

Program of study

• Asynchronous online learning in:
  • Basic anatomy
  • Veterinary medical terminology (physical exams, diagnostics, pharmacology)
  • Documenting and charting medical records
  • Audience-appropriate language for communicating with colleagues and clients
• 100-hour in-person practicum
  • Supervised work experience with veterinarians and veterinary technicians in a clinical setting

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Junior Veterinary Scribe

Designed for students ages 16-17 who want to enter the workforce after high school with a skill set to assist them in finding entry-level work in the veterinary field as a scribe, veterinary receptionist, or veterinary assistant.

At the completion of the certificate, students will have the skills necessary to transcribe veterinary medical visits, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and support members of the veterinary health care team to:

• Enhance patient care
• Support the health care team 
• Increase client satisfaction by allowing the physicians to devote their full attention to patient care

Program of study

• 10 online modules in:
  • Basic anatomy and physiology
  • Veterinary medical terminology (physical exams, diagnostics, pharmacology)
  • Documenting and charting medical records
  • Audience-appropriate language for communicating with colleagues and clients

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Veterinary Preventative Health

Developed by leading experts in the field for both new and experienced professionals, students are introduced to the information and skills necessary to excel in the veterinary field. The course emphasizes client communication and exposes enrollees to important preventative health concepts.

Admission criteria

• Open to those age 16 and older

Program of study

• Asynchronous online learning in:
  • Preventative health concepts, including spaying and neutering, vaccination, parasitology, zoonotic diseases, diagnostic testing, dental care, basic nutrition, behavioral health, and end-of-life care.