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You don't even need the highschool diploma or certification depending on the state. If they're in Washington, it's up the the vet practice to do the training or require certification. The OP isShe isn't, she's just a veterinary assistant which is a position that requires no medical training or schooling outside of high school and a certification.
RiverMakes aka f1shb0nes, goes by Shaye, is the illustrator for Heartbound, is an exotic veterinarian
Do you love animals, and are you passionate about working with and caring for them? If so, you may want to consider a career as a veterinary assistant. Currently, the state of Washington does not have any educational requirements to work as a veterinary assistant. On the other hand, a lot of employers require that an employee have a high school diploma or GED, and they may prefer potential employees that have some training as well.
Since veterinary assistants do a lot of administrative work, they are often the ones who communicate directly with the pet owners. Some of the duties of veterinary assistants include but are not limited to scheduling appointments and answering calls, managing records, explaining procedures and treatments to pet owners, feeding, grooming and exercising animals, restraining animals, sterilizing and sanitizing equipment and rooms, and assisting with surgical procedures and the aftercare of animals.
Most of these skills can be learned through on-the-job training and hands-on experience. However, since having some educational training or experience under your belt may increase your chances of getting hired in the first place, or give you a higher earning potential, enrolling in a veterinary assistant program may be something for you to consider.