Vet Assisting & Animal Care

Program Description

» Manage an on-site veterinary assistant clinic to care for animals as part of a team.
» Explore veterinary science including animal control, care, grooming, clinical procedures, terminology, and disease prevention.
» Network with community and regional zoos, shelters, and wildlife agencies.

CAREER FOCUS: Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Program Courses

» Companion Animal Selection, Nutrition and Management
» Animal Science and Technology
» Animal Nutrition, Health and Reproduction
» Veterinary Science

» Animal Anatomy and Physiology

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Credentials & Certifications

» OSHA 10 - 1pt
» Pet Tech CPR & First Aid
» Veterinary Assisting Certification

» Grooming Certification

» Hill’s Pet Nutrition Certification

» Nestle Purina Pet Care Nutrition Certification

College Credit Opportunities*

CCP - College Credit Plus

» VET 1501 Veterinary Technology (3h)

Hocking College - Articulation Agreement

» AG 2160 Animal Husbandry (3h)

» AATH 1200 Animal Anatomy & Physiology (3h)

» AATH 1300 Canine & Feline Nutrition (1h)

Kent State University - Articulation Agreement

» VTEC 10001 Intro to Veterinary Technology (2h)

CTAG - Statewide Articulation

» CTASM001 Intro to Animal Science (3h)

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*Note: Qualifications Apply

Career Opportunities

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Program Instructor

Instructor: Mrs. Lana Kelly

Teaching since: 2016

Teaching at Mid-East since: 2016

Education Credentials: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from CSCC and Teaching
Licensure from BGSU

Past work experience in business and industry: Some of my in-field work experiences include the Muskingum County
Animal Shelter, Brandywine Hospital for Pets, and the Wilds.

Other roles you hold in the district: MECTC-Buffalo Campus FFA Chapter Adviser

Awards: 2017 OSBA Southeast Region Recognition as an Outstanding Faculty Member

Family Graduates of Mid-East: Mother graduated from the Adult Diploma RN Program