Porter Ridge High School – Veterinary Assisting - Honors
Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 15 Prerequisite: Animal Science II – Companion Animal, Animal Science II – Food Animal, or Equine Science II This course provides instruction for students desiring a career in animal medicine. Topics include proper veterinary practice management and client relations, pharmacy and laboratory procedure, advanced animal care, and surgical/ radiological procedures. Applied mathematics, science and writing are integrated throughout the curriculum. Advanced FFA leadership will be infused throughout the curriculum to develop the student’s ability to work with the public. All aspects of this course will feature hands-on skill sets designed to enhance experiential learning. Aligned Credential: Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Students who wish to take the Veterinary Assisting Exam developed by Texas Veterinary Medical Association to be a Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) Level 1 should complete an additional 500 hours of supervised agricultural experience (SAE) during their three animal science courses.
Grades: 9-12
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