Palo Alto College (PAC) - Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well as owner communication. Includes instruction in animal nursing care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, office administration skills, patient and owner management, and applicable standards and regulations. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Texas schools that offer a veterinary assistant degree. Students at Palo Alto College who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Certificate
- Associate
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Veterinary Assistant Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the veterinary assistant program at the Palo Alto College for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 18 | 9 | 9 |
By Gender
| Total | Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | - | - | - |
Female | 18 | 9 | 9 |
By Race
| Total | Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - | - |
Black | - | - | - |
Asian | - | - | - |
Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
White | 12 | 6 | 6 |
Unknown | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of health specialties teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Job Description
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of veterinary technologists and technicians in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 490
- Average Annual Salary: $32,500
- Average Hourly Rate: $15.63
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.6
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 95%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 80,200
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 121,900
- Percent Job Growth: 52.00%
- Percent of Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.2%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Job Description
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 430
- Average Annual Salary: $24,150
- Average Hourly Rate: $11.61
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.5
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 91%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 73,200
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 83,600
- Percent Job Growth: 14.20%
- Percent of Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%
List of schools that offer a veterinary assistant degree or program in Texas
- 4-Year Colleges and Universities
- Community Colleges
- Career Colleges
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Midland College | |
Midland, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 2 |
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| Sul Ross State University | |
Alpine, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 6 |
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Community Colleges
| Cedar Valley College | |
Lancaster, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 270 |
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| Houston Community College System | |
Houston, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 20 |
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| Lone Star College - Montgomery | |
The Woodlands, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 35 |
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| Mclennan Community College | |
Waco, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 9 |
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| Navarro College | |
Corsicana, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 1 |
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| Weatherford College | |
Weatherford, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 10 |
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Career Colleges
| Vet Tech Institute of Houston | |
Houston, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 98 |
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