The veterinary profession combines a love for animals with the fascination of science. Veterinarians, as healthcare professionals, are confronted daily with numerous cases and ethical decisions regarding the care of their patients. Their daily work is supported by well-trained Assistants.
The Educational Organization for Contemporary Biomedical Professions (SVIE), which established Health Professions in Greece, is launching for the first time the specialization of "Veterinary Assistant and Pet Caretaker." This 6-month professional training program is fully tailored to the requirements of the profession and aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to stand out in the job market.
Graduates of the program have the opportunity to undertake internships at veterinary clinics and practices that collaborate with the School, including PAWsitive Vet Care, the Hellenic Animal Welfare Society, and others.
Instructors
- Maria Stogiannou, Academic and Scientific Program Director, Veterinary Officer, Hellenic Navy, DVM AUTH, MSc, CSAP
- Christos Karagiannis, DVM, MSc, Dip. ECAWBM-BM, MRCVS, European Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine
- Maria Athanasiou, Psychiatrist, MSc in Social Psychiatry, Postgraduate Training in Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy
- Maria Bogogiannidou, Veterinarian, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), DVM, Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Ioannis Papakonstantis, Veterinarian, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), DVM, MRCVS, Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK), Companion Animal Clinical Nutrition Consultant
- Dimitra Stavrou, Veterinary Officer, Hellenic Army, DVM, MSc
- Anastasios Athanasiou, Veterinarian, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), PGCert in Neurology
- Maria Papadopoulou, Veterinarian, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), VAT (VASTA)
- Izabella Galatou, Companion Animal Veterinary Nurse
- Niki Mougkolia, Nurse, MSc, Pet First Aid Instructor
- Anna Liogka, Pet Groomer
Course Topics
- Introduction to the Specialization
Veterinary Practice Management and Hygiene
- Basic Principles of Canine and Feline Anatomy and Physiology
- Basic Principles of Canine and Feline Pathology
- Basic Principles of Exotic Animal Pathology
- Handling and Restraint of Dogs and Cats
- Handling and Restraint of Exotic Animals
- Basic Principles of Companion Animal Nutrition
- Basic Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Basic Principles of Surgery (Preoperative Patient Care, Operating Room Preparation, Instrument Sterilization, Wound Care and Suturing, Postoperative Patient Care)
- Basic Principles of Anesthesiology (Types and Techniques of Anesthesia, Anesthetic Drugs, Patient Monitoring, Recovery)
- Emergency Management (Triage, Case Management, CPR)
- Companion Animal Nursing and Care
Infection Control Principles
- The Human–Animal Bond: Theoretical and Clinical Applications (Animal-Assisted Interventions and Animal-Assisted Therapy)
- Grief and Euthanasia
Basic Principles of Dog Training
- Dog and Cat Grooming
- Customer Service and Marketing
- Pet Legislation
Who This Program is For
Those who love animals
Those working or wanting to work in veterinary clinics, pet shops, grooming salons, pharmacies, or dog training schools
Those wanting to offer help to animal welfare organizations
Enrollment
Fill out your details on the enrollment form for the program, and we will contact you promptly.
Call us at 210 32.32.323 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM).
Visit our state-of-the-art facilities at Pl. Kanigos 15-17, Athens.
