Veterinary Support Assistant

Online Course • International Open Academy

About the CPD course

This course gives you a firm grounding with essential skills such as animal handling and restraint; pet psychology; recognizing pain; and working as part of a veterinary team - as well as an understanding of anatomy and physiology; and first aid. The Veterinary Support Assistant (VSA) is a highly capable member of the veterinary team; trained informally within the practice. A VSA is responsible for many crucial jobs within the clinic; such as ensuring good hygiene and sterility; handling animals; and interfacing with clients. Many VSAs use the opportunity to gain experience and go on to be Vet Technicians.

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International Open Academy

International Open Academy is a leader in online learning. We are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (icoes.org), and our online courses and exams are accessible to students all over the world - from any digital device. We’ve helped over 320,000 students from 139 countries upgrade their job training, launch new careers, and discover exciting new passions. Our courses span a wide spectrum of topics, and are geared towards career training, skill development, and finding sustainable employment.