Explore a new career or side jobproviding care to sick and injured animals with McHenry County College’s Veterinary Assistant program. Fall classes will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday from August 13 through December 12 in Room A207 at the college, located at 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake.
Students will complete an additional 30-hour externship outside of classroom hours. The days and times of clinical hours will vary based on availability and hours of the clinical sites.
Veterinary assistants work with veterinarians in private practice, animal shelters, animal control facilities, pet stores, kennels and veterinary drug companies. With pet ownership on the rise, there is a great need for veterinary assistants. Veterinary assistants have been identified by the U.S. Dept. of Labor as one of the fastest growing professions.
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Cost is $1,899. For more information, contact Ruth Kormanak at (815) 479-7879 or at rkormanak@mchenry.edu. To register, contact (815) 455-8588 and reference course ID: QVT C01 001.
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