KC offering free Veterinary Assistant info sessions

Kishwaukee College Continuing Education is offering several information sessions for community members interested in exploring the Veterinary Assistant Program. All sessions are free and open to the public, however space is limited and pre-registration is required.

The sessions are scheduled at the following locations and times:

Wednesday, July 13 from 7:30 – 8:30p.m. at the DeKalb Public Library

Wednesday, July 27 from 7:30 – 8:30p.m. at Kishwaukee College in A1217

Wednesday, August 3 from 6 – 7:00p.m. at the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library.

Veterinary Assistants are critical members of a veterinary staff who have been trained to assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with medical procedures on sick and injured animals. Veterinary Assistants are also trained in examination, customer relations, and veterinary hospital office procedures. This program is designed for anyone who is interested in becoming a valuable member of a veterinary team. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the Veterinary Assistant field is expected to grow 9% through 2024. Veterinary Assistants and laboratory animal caretakers work mainly in clinics, animal hospitals, and research laboratories.

For more information or to register for the free Veterinary Assistant Program Information Session, contact Tricia Hernandez at 815-825- 9441 or at tricia.hernandez@kishwaukeecollege.edu.