Career in Animal Care
Are you passionate about animals and ready to turn that love into a rewarding career? As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of the veterinary team—helping veterinarians and technicians care for pets, supporting pet owners, and ensuring clinics run smoothly.
Our program will teach you how to care for pets with compassion and skill, all while preparing you for an entry-level position in veterinary clinics and hospitals.
For a look at all the courses in our program, consult the course list.
Learn from veterinary experts
Our dedicated faculty bring real-world knowledge and practical skills into every class, preparing you for what truly matters in the clinic: calm, capable care for both pets and their people.
You will learn:
- Animal handling
- Recordkeeping
- Diagnostic, clinical and laboratory procedures
- How to communicate with pet families
- And more!
And our program will help prepare you for more advanced veterinary technician or veterinary medicine programs.
Ready to learn more?
Call 586.226.4807 or healthcareers@macomb.edu.
Veterinarians rely on a skilled team
Pet ownership remains steady, and so does the need for skilled veterinary assistants. This handy tool will help you see what positions are available locally and what you can expect to earn.
When you're ready to begin your job search, our Career Services team will help you develop your resume and prepare for your interviews.