Your Veterinary Career Path Starts Here

Begin a rewarding animal care career with the Veterinary Assistant diploma program at Blue Cliff College!

Learn Veterinary Assisting at Blue Cliff College

Start Your New Career Path Now

In our fast-track program, you don’t need to be in school for years — you can begin working in the veterinary field in 10 months, the expected time to complete our Veterinary Assistant program. Even before graduation, you will gain supervised practical experience with an externship in a real veterinary setting.

Hands-On Training from Dedicated Instructors

Our experienced instructors are excited to share their real-world knowledge and provide you with the fundamental knowledge and hands-on training you’ll need for an entry-level position in veterinary care.

Supporting Your Career Development

Our instructors and staff are committed to helping you launch a successful career. We’ll use our network to help make connections, and our career services will help you with resume and interview prep, and more!

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“One thing about all of these instructors, they will meet you where you are at & help you get the job done! Life is what you make it & Blue Cliff has been a home away from home.”
Nastassja Harris,
Blue Cliff College student

The Veterinary Assistant Diploma Program at Blue Cliff College

Transform your passion for animal care into a fulfilling career with Blue Cliff College’s Veterinary Assistant diploma program, a 700-hour course designed to prepare you for entry-level roles in the veterinary field. Complete this program in as little as 10 months with a daytime-hour schedule.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Animal Care Basics: Understand anatomy, physiology, grooming, and nutrition.
  • Veterinary Procedures: Assist with lab work and radiology, clinical, and surgical tasks.
  • Medical Knowledge: Learn veterinary pharmacology, terminology, and CPR techniques.
  • Professional Skills: Develop front-office skills and learn tips for workplace professionalism.


Hands-on learning in real-world settings and a 180-hour externship provide invaluable experience to prepare you for work in clinics, hospitals, shelters, or research facilities.

Graduates earn a Veterinary Assistant diploma and are eligible to sit for the Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) exam. 

Ready to start your journey? Blue Cliff College is here to help!

Additional programs offered
Clinical Medical Assisting
Available at all campuses

Gain the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to work in an entry-level healthcare position and become a vital member of a healthcare team.

Health Information Management, Billing & Coding
Available online

Learn what it takes to keep medical offices running smoothly and efficiently and become an integral part of any medical facility.

Medical Office Administration
Available online

Develop the skills needed to perform successfully in entry-level administrative positions in hospitals, specialized clinics, nursing homes, and more.

Practical Nursing
Available at Gulfport campus

Build fundamental skills needed to begin a rewarding nursing career in an entry-level position with substantial professional development potential.

Dental Assisting
Available at Metairie

Train for a hands-on role in the dental field by learning essential skills like taking X-rays, assisting with patient care, and managing office tasks. This program combines clinical knowledge with real-world experience to prepare you for entry-level work in dental offices and clinics.

Cosmetology
Available at all campuses

Get the hands-on training you need to launch a successful career doing hair cutting and coloring, multicultural techniques, nails, skin care, and makeup techniques.

Esthetics
Available at Metairie campus

Discover the artistic principles and get the hands-on experience needed to become a skilled skin care professional.

Massage Therapy
Available at all campuses

Develop a solid foundation of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology, and train in specific massage therapy techniques.

Over 30 Years of Quality Career Education

For more than 30 years, we have been dedicated to providing high-quality education and career training. We’ve grown and expanded to meet the needs of individuals seeking new, rewarding career paths or advancement.

We measure our institutional success by your academic achievements, graduation, and career placement within your chosen field of study.

Financial Aid Available

We want your education to be affordable for you. Our financial aid staff is ready to help you get the financial assistance you need to reach your education and career goals. We have flexible financing plans for those who qualify.

Quality Curriculum, Focused Instructors

We take pride in providing the best education possible by maintaing a low student-to-teacher ratio and integrating practical training and real-world experience into our curriculums. Our instructors are dedicated to combining coursework with real-life working knowledge so you are prepared for success outside the classroom.

Learning Resources Center

We believe in creating learning environments that are accessible. To provide you with every tool available to meet your study and research needs, we have learning resource centers at each of our campuses with Internet-accessible computers, books, videos, and access to the EBook Central™ online collection of resources.
What our students are saying
I’m having an incredible experience at Blue Cliff. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Some of the courses are hard but with the guidance and support from my teachers I know for sure I’ll reach my goal and succeed.
— Gabriella M.
I have enjoyed myself at this school, I’ve been able to learn, share, and confirm information. I have also built some unique friendships and great memories. Staff is very knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions. They work hard overseeing students’ education assuring the learning environment is positive and enjoyable while teaching.
— Wilmary A.

Accreditation & Affiliations

Blue Cliff College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.

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