Welcome to The Central Institute for Veterinary Learning

The Central Institute for Veterinary Learning was created at Central Hospital to help develop the skills of those looking to break into the industry, or advance the skills of those wanting to advance their careers. As of 2020, Veterinary Assistants held over 100k jobs with employment in veterinary offices, hospitals, research facilities, animal shelters, wildlife refugees, and zoos. The U.S. Bureau or Labor Statistics ranks VA’s among the fasted growing occupations, projected to grow 19% over the next decade.

Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine is deeply rooted in the Connecticut veterinary community with a long history of providing support and resources to veterinarians and their support staff. Our educational staff is qualified, experienced, and caring, with a strong focus on helping each student succeed.

The U.S. Bureau or Labor Statistics ranks VA’s among the fasted growing occupations, projected to grow 19% over the next decade.

What does a Veterinary Assistant Do?

In the exponentially growing field of veterinary medicine, veterinary assistants are invaluable members of the veterinary team.

Combining compassion, medical knowledge, specialized technical skills and an aptitude for teamwork, veterinary assistants provide care and advocate for patients who cannot care or speak for themselves.  Daily tasks include restraint and comfort of patients, filling and administration of medications, client education and communication, obtaining patient histories, assisting in medical treatments and procedures, maintaining basic cleanliness and orderliness of a veterinary facility, collection of lab samples, assisting in surgical preparations, laboratory procedures, assisting with radiology and ultrasound imaging procedures and so much more.

Why choose the Central Institute for Veterinary Learning?

Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine is deeply rooted in the Connecticut veterinary community, with a long history of providing support and resources to veterinarians and their support staff throughout the state.  Our educational staff is qualified, experienced and caring, with a strong focus on helping each student succeed.  We are dedicated to providing you with the skills you will need to be a part of a profession with a high potential for growth.  Upon completion of our program, students can enter the job market after benefiting from a learning program that includes a individualized focused classroom experience, hands on training and a program-facilitated externship.

Central Institute Trainers

Brynn Holt, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia)

VA Program Director, Veterinary Technician Specialist