What Alison says about this course
As an essential member of the veterinary team, a veterinary support assistant (VSA) helps veterinarians and other veterinary professionals with their daily duties. They handle administrative tasks, provide animal care support and ensure the smooth operation of the veterinary facility.
What you will cover
Alison splits this short course into 4 modules across 16 topics, about 10 hours of study in total.
- Fundamentals of Veterinary Industry — 5 topics
- Veterinary Inpatient Care and Procedures — 5 topics
- Animal Handling, Emergencies and Customer Service — 5 topics
- Veterinary Support Assistant Training - Course assessment — 1 topic
The summary above is Alison's own wording, and the module list is theirs too. Confirm the details on their course page before you start.
How to start
The course is hosted by Alison. Use the “Start this course” button above to open it on their site, where you create an account with them and study at your own pace. There is no deadline and no fee to learn. The learning is free; Alison charges separately if you want a certificate at the end, and that is entirely optional.