AVACA has given me the support and encouragement and I feel prepared for my future in veterinary care.
What does the AVACA do?
The Association of Veterinary Animal Care Assistants provides education, representation and support for individuals working, or aspiring to work, within a veterinary practice as an assistant to the clinical animal care teams.
These roles have many different names such as Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA), Animal Care Assistant (ACA), Pet Care Assistant (PCA), Veterinary Nursing Assistant (VNA) and Animal Nursing Assistant (ANA), this association represents and encompasses all of these.
- Promotes the value of veterinary care assistants within veterinary practices.
- Sets the standards for veterinary animal care assistants through training and education.
- Gives veterinary care assistants a community and voice.
What our clients say
AVACA’s courses have allowed me to excel in my role as a Pet Care Assistant. Highly recommended!
The only reason I’m not giving a full five stars is that I wish they had more course options. But overall, it’s a fantastic resource for anyone in the veterinary assistant field!
As a veterinary care assistant, I was struggling to find resources that were both informative and easily understandable. AVACA provided exactly what I needed – comprehensive courses and a supportive community that really understood my role.
AVACA training is top-notch. I’m now a more confident and competent animal care assistant. Thanks!