The pet care industry is a rapidly growing segment of today's world. Americans love pets; in fact, we spend over 43 billion dollars a year on veterinarian visits, pampering and grooming, treats, and other services.
The Veterinary Assistant program at Greenville Technical College will allow you to build a career around one of America’s passions. You’ll find career options in a multitude of settings when you graduate, and you’ll be well prepared to help them, thanks to a combination of classroom and hands-on experience that allows you to apply what you’re learning as you gain practice and confidence.
If you're seeking a career in a high-demand field, we can help make your education even more affordable.
The Career Pathways Scholarship may cover the cost of tuition, fees and books if you're enrolled in a qualifying program at GTC.
Please note: Pre-Health Sciences and Pre-Nursing students who are currently enrolled as Associate of Science students are not eligible for the scholarship until they are accepted and enrolled into the Health Sciences/Nursing program they have selected.
Veterinary Assistant training may take you into positions in
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM
Some of the skills you’ll learn may include
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Veterinary Assistant
Certificate in Applied Science
This program trains students for entry-level positions in kennels, veterinary offices, shelters, and animal hospitals, covering the areas of nutrition, veterinary services, pharmacological applications, handling procedures and ethical practices.
This program is located at the Northwest Campus.
Veterinary Assistant details from our current catalog »
Click the program below to view the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
In addition to the Greenville Technical College admissions process, outlined in these Enrollment Steps, students interested in a program in the School of Health Sciences must also
The Veterinary Assistant program strictly adheres to all the School of Health Sciences policies, which are detailed on the Health Sciences admissions information page.
Participating in a Career Talk session for your program is a requirement for all Health Sciences students. Career Talk is an information session that covers all program information, the admissions process and all aspects of the career. Due to the complex nature of the weighted admissions process, students are encouraged to review the career talk as soon as they have an interest in the program to make sure they have a clear understanding of the career and the acceptance process.
Access the Career Talk presentation for Veterinary Assistant (pdf) »
Due to specific program requirements, students are not able to self-register for Veterinary Assistant courses. Registration instructions are emailed to students after successful completion of the online Veterinary Assistant Career Talk. Cohort spaces are filled in the order registration paperwork is received for students who meet the desired program’s minimum placement and entrance requirements. Spaces are limited in this program.
Department Head
Erin Bouchillon, LVT
Member of SCAVT, NAVTA, SCTEA, AVTE
Erin.Bouchillon@gvltec.edu
864-250-3621
Faculty
Barbara Lukovic, LVT, BS
Member of SCAVT, AVTE
Barbara.Lukovic@gvltec.edu
864-250-3607
Administrative Assistant
Lisa Patterson
Lisa.Patterson@gvltec.edu
864-250-3660