Learn how to care for animals and train as a veterinary assistant in this free online diploma course on animal care.

Veterinary assistants play a crucial role in providing medical attention and support to animals under the guidance of veterinarians and other animal care professionals. This veterinary assistant diploma course offers you the opportunity to learn how to work as an assistant in veterinary clinics and hospitals. We explore the historical development of veterinary medicine and discuss recent trends in the field. We also go through the guidelines used to classify living organisms and provide some scientific Latin names of animals.

This veterinary assistant diploma course covers various topics related to animal health and disease, including cell biology, tissue classification and the structure and functions of bones and skeletons. We examine common animal diseases, disease quantification concepts and the application of prevalence and incidence values. We also outline animals' cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, unitary and reproductive systems. Learning about animal anatomy and zoology will help you to perform your tasks as a veterinary assistant so we study the connections between their systems and organs to show you how they work together.

Nutrients are essential for animal growth, development and maintenance. We discuss the various types of nutrients and the amounts needed to maintain the optimal health of animals. We explain how to balance animals’ cell metabolism to provide adequate energy as diet plays a key role in maintaining their health and wellbeing. This diploma course prepares you to seek employment in veterinary clinics, animal shelters and research facilities. Also provides the foundation you need to pursue advanced education in veterinary medicine and related fields. Sign up to learn how to care for animals and earn a diploma that reflects your newfound training and skills.