Edinburg Course Information

Enroll

Registration Deadline:
September 21, 2025

Dates:
September 23 - December 16, 2025

Days/Times:
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
6:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m

Saturday Labs:
October 18, November 8 & 22, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m

Program Modality:
In-Person

Location:
Lecture and Labs: Edinburg CESS Building

Instructor:
Tamara Gomez

Cost:
$ 2,299*

Refund Deadline:
September 17, 2025

Notes:
* Certification exam fees are not included in the program cost.

Students requiring accommodations should contact our office prior to the start of the course.

Edinburg Course Information

Brownsville Course Information

Days:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

Dates:
June 6 - August 24, 2022
No Class on July 4, 2022

Times:
Lecture (Mondays and Wednesdays):
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Labs (Saturdays):
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location:
Lecture: Online via Zoom*
Labs: Brownsville St. Joseph Academy

Format:
In-Class

Instructor:
CCI

Cost:
$ 1,899 Notes:


Veterinary Assistant Program

Would you like to pursue a fulfilling career in the veterinary field?

Veterinary Assistants are critical members of veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and research laboratories. The employment field also extends to animal shelters, pet daycares, boarding, and grooming facilities.

Participants will learn about the essential competencies needed to assist veterinarians and veterinarian technicians in the care of animals during procedures related to examination, diagnostic imaging, treatment, husbandry, nursing, and emergency care.

The program also covers:
- Interpersonal communication and interaction with clients and their animals
- Administrative skills, such as fee collection, accounts payable, and maintaining supply inventories

This non-academic program is comprised of 100 hours of classroom lecture and hands-on labs.

After the successful completion of the program, participants can choose between a clinical internship opportunity of 40 hours at a local veterinary clinic or animal hospital, or job placement assistance.

*Internships provide valuable hands-on experience in the field, enabling you to master the content learned through practice, increase your professional network, and gain work experience to be competitive in the job market.

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This program is provided in partnership with Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) , a leading provider of healthcare industry educational content and internship placement opportunities.

Details:


  • Terminology in anatomy, physiology, diagnostic procedures, and pathological conditions of various species of animals.
  • Common terms that denote sex, age, birthing, grouping, and general descriptions of animals.
  • Specific veterinary terms used to describe canines, felines, equine, ruminants, swine, birds, and other species.
  • Veterinary medical terms and abbreviations used in examination, pharmacology, pathology, surgery, dissection, and laboratory procedures.
  • Concepts associated with veterinary diagnostics, therapeutics, animal nursing care, and husbandry for different animal species.
  • Foundations of veterinary practice in terms of ethical, legal, safety, practice management, and professional communication.

This course is ideal for participants interested in working in the veterinary assisting field.

Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

To be eligible for the clinical internship, participants must successfully complete the 100-hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening, and meet additional requirements. Internship is unpaid.

Recommended level of education: High School diploma or GED/high school equivalency.

Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

The Veterinary Assistant Program is designed to prepare you for the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Veterinary Assistant (VET) certification.*
On the final day of the program, participants will take the NWCA Veterinary Assistant Certification Exam.

*Please review eligibility criteria on the respective website.
Certification exam information is for reference purposes only and exam fees are not included in the program cost.

Private Loans
• The only loan provider PEWD accepts is Sallie Mae.
• When applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan to cover the registration fee for a non-credit continuing education program, please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599.
• The loan amount must be at least $500.00.
• The loan amount in the application cannot exceed the enrollment fee noted on our website.
• Books will NOT be included in the loan amount.
• Service charges may apply.

Private Loans

Workforce Solutions
Training & Education Scholarships

Hidalgo County Access to Success Program
Access to Success – HCCSA
 

Submit a required written request via email three business days before the program start date. Weekends are not considered. Partial refunds are not allowed.



 

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