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Certified Veterinary Assistant - ROP

Program Overview

The online application for our 2023 ROP Certified Veterinary Assistant Program is now closed. 
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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.
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.

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 

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​Chico, CA 95928
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​(closed from 1-1:30pm for lunch)

530-879-7462 
​email: ​CTE@bcoe.org
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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • CTE Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Career Services
    • Orbund
    • COVID Resources
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Medical Assistant
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary 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 Camps
    • Career Exploration for Schools >
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Career Exploration Modules
  • Our Services
    • CTE Professional Development
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
    • DSPT
  • CTE Resources
    • Career Technical Education
    • CTE Resources K-8
    • Butte County Schools - CTE
    • CDE Resources
  • Learn More
    • About Butte County CTE
    • News & Updates
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