Durham School of the Arts – Veterinary Assisting \[Honors\] \
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
Designed for $1 \ : 1 ^ { t h }$ or $1 2 ^ { t h }$ grade students with an interest in animal medicine. Aligned Industry Credential: Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) or Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge to earn a veterinary assistant credential. Perform proper veterinary practice management and client relations through hands-on skills. Formulate veterinary medical dosages using appropriate medical terminology. Establish animal handling skills in practicum settings and establish surgical and radiological procedures through skill-based scenarios. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Animal Science pathway.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Animal Science II– Food Animal or Animal Science II – Companion Animal.
Grades: 9-12
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