This is the 2nd level of the Veterinary Assisting pathway. The Veterinary Assisting program prepares students, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance. The Veterinary Assisting program includes instruction in animal nursing care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, office administration skills, patient and owner management, and applicable standards and regulations. Prerequisite: Veterinary Assisting I A/B.