Veterinary Assistant Program Materials

Blackstone will provide you with the following tools for success in your online Veterinary Assistant program, which are all included in your tuition:

Veterinary Medical Terminology by Dawn E. Christenson

This textbook introduces animal anatomy and physiology, as well as veterinary medical terms related to the various body systems, common diseases and injuries.

With your textbook, Veterinary Medical Terminology, you will also gain access to additional veterinary assistant program study materials and resources, including:

• More than 4,500 audio pronunciations
• Translation exercises to help you put information into terms that clients can understand
• Part Puzzler—Practice dividing terms into their word parts
• Word Shop—Build the correct word based on a definition and a choice of word parts
• Hangman—Challenge yourself to spell the correct word based on challenging clues
• Listen and Spell—Plays key terms and asks you to spell the terms correctly
• Glossary of word parts with the meaning of each prefix, suffix and combining form

Veterinary Anatomy & Medical Terminology Study Guides

These four online study guides will lead you through the Veterinary Medical Terminology textbook, highlighting all of the important points and giving you additional review questions.

Front Office Management for the Veterinary Team by Heather Prendergast

This textbook provides a clear understanding of the veterinary assistant profession, including responsibilities, front office management skills, successful communication with other veterinary team members and clients, and building your practice through marketing and excellence in customer service.

With your textbook, Front Office Management for the Veterinary Team, you will also gain access to additional veterinary assistant program study materials and resources, including:

• Glossary containing over 500 terms
• Interactive working forms including sample checks, deposit slips, patient history forms, laboratory forms, logs, and incident reports

Veterinary Assistant Program Study Guides

These four online study guides will lead you through the Front Office Management for the Veterinary Team textbook, highlighting all of the important points and providing additional review questions.

Additional Blackstone Study Units

In addition to the eight study guides accompanying textbooks, you will receive online access to nine more exclusive Blackstone study units that will introduce you to important topics that will make your veterinary assistant program complete, including animal restraint and finding a job as a veterinary assistant.

Access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center

Along with your textbooks, you will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can download your study guides and study units, take exams and receive instantaneous Grade Reports, chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, and receive news about Blackstone.

In addition, Blackstone will also provide you with:

Thorough Testing

Seventeen multiple-choice exams and a keyboarding assignment assist us in assessing your understanding of the concepts taught throughout the veterinary assistant program. In addition, there are many self-checks that students can complete throughout the veterinary assistant program to evaluate your own progress.

Documents

You will receive an official transcript and a Veterinary Assistant certificate upon successful completion of the entire veterinary assistant program. A copy of your transcript will also be on permanent file with Blackstone.

Ample Time

You have up to one year to complete the online Blackstone Veterinary Assistant program. If additional time is needed, a six-month extension can be purchased.

Instant Grading

Immediate feedback is provided for all exams submitted through the Online Student Center—you will receive an electronic grade report instantly!

Support

Your success in the course is important to us! Any time you need assistance, please contact us. We will be more than happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you encounter with the veterinary assistant program.

Affordable Tuition

Your low tuition cost covers your entire Veterinary Assistant program including all textbooks, study guides, exam evaluation services, access to the Online Student Center, and your certificate upon graduation.

Financial Assistance

Blackstone’s financial assistance programs include GI Bill Education Benefits for veterans and the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA program).