Career Stats

• Growth & Wages*
• +21% by 2018
• +$19, 360
• Job Prospects
• Veterinary Clinics
• Retail Pet Supply
• Boarding Facilities
• Animal Shelters

Career Profile

Veterinary Assisting Careers

Veterinary assisting careers are on the rise. Jobs for all animal care and service workers including veterinary assisting experts, are expected to increase through 2018 by some 21%. The pet population is on the rise, especially cats; and these and other pets will need professionals devoted to veterinary assisting careers to help with veterinary services. Animal hospitals, specialists in animal eye and dental care, obedience trainers, and pet “hotels” are among the places where veterinary assisting skills will be in strong demand.

Did you know?

If you are an animal lover, veterinary assisting careers can be the answer to your dreams. Imagine interacting with others who appreciate the companionship of pets. Helping with routine care. Administering medication. Nurturing animals to health after surgery. Or, perhaps you'll breed or groom dogs or cats or operate a pet care service. Veterinary assisting careers are as varied as the animal you will care for.

Training for Veterinary Assisting Careers

PCDI's veterinary assisting school is designed to provide you with the tools for success in veterinary assisting careers. 22 easy to follow comprehensive courses will equip you with the knowledge necessary to become a veterinary assistant. Since each lesson is offered online, you set your own pace. Study when or wherever is best for you. That means you could be ready to pursue veterinary assisting careers in as little as 6 months.

And, we make getting started easy. All your study materials, including textbooks and workbooks, are included in our low tuition. Plus, interest-free monthly payment plans make getting your veterinary assisting training affordable.

Why Wait?

Start your Veterinary Assisting career today! Enroll online or call 1-888-909-0558 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

Interested in Veterinary Assisting careers? Learn more about our veterinary assisting course materials and options for financing your education by visiting AshworthCollege.edu. Ashworth College is a division of PCDI, a leader in distance education.

* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Animal Care and Service Workers