This study guide was developed for use by male and female vocational agriculture cooperative education students, 16 to 20 years old, preparing to become veterinary assistants. It was designed by subject-matter specialists on the basis of state advisory committee recommendations and refined after being tested in operational programs. Units, to be covered in 175 periods of 50 minutes, include: (1) Introduction, (2) Office Management, (3) Kennel and Cage Management, (4) Assisting with Examinations and Treatments, (5) Man and Animal Health, (6) Principles of Disease Control, (7) Methods of Disease Control, (8) Sterilization and Disinfection Procedures, (9) Restraining Animals, (10) Professional Assistance, (11) Laboratory Aids, (12) Clinical Signs of Common Diseases, (13) Animal Nutrition, (14) Miscellaneous, and (15) Research Problems. Each unit includes information sheets and assignment sheets. Assignment answer sheets, topic tests, and test answer sheets are included in the teacher's copy. Textbooks, bulletins, and commercial data are recommended as supplements. The document is looseleaf. (JM)