Veterinary Assistant Program January 7, 2012

1/7/2012 - 2/11/2012, Saturdays, 9am - 4:30pm

Program Summary

As a Veterinary Assistant you will feed, water, and examine pets for signs of illness, disease, or injury; and clean and disinfect cages and work areas, as well as sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment in laboratories, animal hospitals and clinics. This program combines 35 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of externship to provide you with a complete learning experience.

Starting Pay

$10-$15 per hour per hour based on a national average. Students are encouraged to do their own research as to what the prevailing wage is for employers in the region.

Community Job Survey

Pet owners love their pets. Increasingly pet owners are willing to pay for frequent and advanced veterinary care. This trend is expected to increase demand for veterinary assistants and cause the field to grow faster than average through 2018. See the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook.

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