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Turn your love of animals into a career with hands-on training in veterinary assisting at Broward Technical Colleges.

Students learn to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians with animal care, nursing support, surgery prep and front-office tasks, then put those skills to work in a supervised externship at a veterinary practice.

Veterinary Assisting

Program Length: 750 hours/approx. 7 months – full time

The Veterinary Assisting program prepares students for entry-level careers in veterinary clinics and animal hospitals. Training covers animal anatomy, veterinary terminology, hands-on animal care, assisting with exams and surgery prep, and front-office duties, followed by a 180-hour externship under a licensed veterinarian or credentialed veterinary technician. Graduates are prepared to earn the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) credential. Classes start in August and January, and the next class begins January 5, 2027.

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Upon completion of the program and meeting eligibility requirements, including the attainment of an aligned industry credential, students may be awarded credits toward an Associate Degree by Broward College or the Florida College System. Students must enroll in Broward College within 2 years of completing their program at either Atlantic, McFatter or Sheridan Technical College. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of additional industry credentials.