If you love working with animals, take the first step toward your new career with 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Veterinary Assisting program.
Reviewed by the Maryland Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, this program delivers hands-on veterinary assisting training and real-world experience in a vet鈥檚 office.
Veterinary assistant training consists of two courses:
Note: Students must register for both classes to enroll in the program.
The total program cost for Anne Arundel County residents is $1,310, including tuition and fees.
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If interested in this program, you must:
Students taking noncredit classes don't need to apply for admission to 51吃瓜网. Just check out our course search, choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Registration for summer courses is open. Registration for fall 2026 opens July 14! Please check course availability prior to registration.
If you have previously taken classes at 51吃瓜网, you must log in using your 51吃瓜网 account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.
If you would like help, email the Continuing Education Office or call 410-777-2325.
The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offices located in CALT 115 will be CLOSED from June 7 through June 27. The Continuing Education registration desk will be temporarily located in the Student Services Center (SSVC), first floor on the main Arnold campus.
Visit our campus map to locate these offices.
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