Veterinary Assistant

Combination of classroom and hands-on training. Our Veterinary Assistant program does not include formal clinical placements, but it is far from a fully online or theory‑only experience. While there are no required clinical hours, this program still offers more practical, hands‑on experience than many fully online veterinary assistant courses. In this program, students can expect:

• Exposure to common veterinary procedures and processes
• Hands‑on practice using real veterinary instruments and tools
• Use of props and models to practice animal restraint and handling techniques
• Live animals (dogs and cats) are incorporated into class activities when appropriate, under the guidance of an instructor.
• Field trips to veterinary‑related facilities to connect classroom learning to real‑world environments

Internships are not currently part of VET-3110VA. Class trips can vary, such as animal shelters and vet clinics. Students are encouraged to job shadow to learn even more, as well as to network in the field to find work after graduation.

Veterinary Assistant is a short-term training program that prepares students to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in animal clinics, hospitals, shelters, and boarding facilities.

Coming this spring, we plan to offer the course in the evenings as well due to demand. 
You may register using one of the options below:
You may register using one of the options below:

💻 Online Registration
👉 https://my.forsythtech.edu/student/InstantEnrollment/Search

Steps:

• Click the link above
• Search for “Veterinary Assistant”
• Complete your registration and payment

☎️ By Phone
336-734-7718
Payment accepted: Visa, MasterCard, or Discover

Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

📍 In-Person Registration
West Campus Customer Service Center
1300 Bolton Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

The registration fee is $190.00, and there are no additional costs for books or supplies.

Who is a good fit for Forsyth Tech’s Veterinary Assistant Training class?

VET-3110VA is a good fit for someone who wants to investigate a career in Veterinary Assistance without making a long-term and expensive investment, or who already works in animal care and wants to improve their knowledge and skills, or someone who wishes to volunteer at animal shelters and wants to do the best that they can for the animals in their care.

The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm