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Certified Veterinary Assistant - ROP

Program Overview


The online application for our 2024 ROP Certified Veterinary Assistant Program is now closed.
ROP Certified Veterinary Assistant Program - Information Sheet
How to Apply
Video: Take a sneak peek into our CVA program! See what our classes look like, meet our instructor and find out why students choose Butte County ROP.
Program Description 
This 24-week program (600 clock hours) prepares students with the necessary manipulative skills, technical knowledge and experience for entry-level employment as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker or kennel attendant.

Through a combination of lecture, laboratory and clinical experience, students will receive skills training in the following: animal behavior, anatomy, sanitation, nutrition, disease, laboratory work and various animal hospital tasks.

Community Classroom is a component of this program that provides students with unpaid on-the-job training experiences at sites in the field. Correlating classroom instruction with regularly scheduled, supervised and planned work-based learning, this type of experience supports students in preparing for a successful transition into the workplace. For the CVA Program, the Community Classroom consists of instruction in a veterinary office working side by side with a veterinarian and veterinary team members.

Program Objectives 
Students successfully completing this program may earn 6 units toward the Veterinary Technician program at Yuba College and are eligible to sit for the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Certified Veterinary Assistant exam.

Prerequisites
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Ability to read at a 10th grade level
  • Basic computer skills
  • Science courses or related industry experience suggested
  • COVID-19 vaccination: Students must be fully vaccinated prior to the start of class (a person is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after completion of their full 2-vaccine series)

Financial Aid
This course is approved for federal financial aid. Please complete a 
FAFSA application to determine eligibility. Butte ROP's school code is 042205.

Additional Resources

ROP Certified Veterinary Assistant Program - Brochure
What is a Veterinary Assistant? (Video)
Hear what our graduates say about our Program! (Video)
Classroom Photos (Slideshow)
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Butte County CTE 

2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 100   
​Chico, CA 95928
Hours: ​8:30am - 4:00pm
​(closed from 1-1:30pm for lunch)

530-879-7462 
​email: ​CTE@bcoe.org
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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • Our Staff
    • CTE Student Handbook
    • Community Classroom
    • Grievance Form
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Career Services
    • Orbund
    • COVID Resources
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Medical Assistant
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • Apply
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid >
      • Net Price Calculator
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
    • COE Self Study
  • Career Exploration
    • Start Exploring Careers
    • Career Exploration for Schools >
      • Career Exploration Module
      • Career Camps
      • Career Day
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Program Tours
  • Our Services
    • CTE Professional Development
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
    • DSPT
  • News & Updates
  • Learn More
    • About Butte County CTE
    • CTE Resources >
      • Career Technical Education
      • CTE Resources K-8
      • Butte County Schools - CTE
      • CDE Resources
    • Local Schools & Partners
    • Our Success Stories
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
    • Staff Forms