Kish College nursing students receive stethoscopes from 3M
Five Kishwaukee College students in the Registered Nursing program received the Littmann Stethoscope Award from DeKalb’s 3M Community Support Group for the Fall 2023 semester.
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Assist, Examine,
Care & Help
Take care of family pets with compassion and skill.
Veterinary Assistant
veterinary assistant
Veterinary assistants work closely with members of the veterinary staff. They are involved in patient care, customer relations and veterinary hospital office procedures. Responsibilities include holding animals during examinations, nail trimming, administering medications, sterilizing lab and surgical equipment and preparing samples for lab examination.
In our noncredit, short-term training veterinary assistant program, you will:
- Train with industry professionals to learn best practices in the field
- Learn the foundations of office, hospital and exam room procedures, communication and client relations, pharmacology, small animal nursing, surgical preparation and assisting, lab procedures, radiology and ultrasound
- Complete a 100-hour externship in a local vet office/clinic or animal hospital/clinic
Spring 2024 session
| DATES | COST | LOCATION | COURSE CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jan. 22-June 14 |
$2,250 |
Tuesdays — online, synchronous (6:30-9 pm) |
CE 084 5001 |
Program Details
- Lecture: Jan. 22-May 16
Tuesdays — online, synchronous (6:30-9 pm)
Thursdays — in-person at Ashton Animal Clinic (5-8 pm) - Clinical: May 20-June 14 (100 hours) — in-person at a local hospital (M-F schedule TBD)
- Materials: Lab supplies provided
- Textbook: Textbook provided
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wages of veterinary assistants was $44,150 in May 2023.
The program cost is $2,250 including textbooks and supplies. Federal and state financial aid are not available to offset cost. A payment plan is available.
Interested applicants should fill out the Veterinary Assistant interest form. For additional questions, email program coordinator Melissa Gallagher at mgallagher1@kish.edu to schedule a time and day to discuss the program.
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Kishwaukee College is proud to celebrate National Adult Education and Literacy Week, Sept. 18-24. Kish’s Adult Education programs provide skills and credentials to adult learners, expanding economic opportunity for the region.
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