Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant Career Programs

2023 Average Tuition for Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant Career Programs

Total 13 colleges offer the Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant programs in certificate program and associate level. 3 four-year colleges have the program for certificate or associate degree and 1 vocational or trade schools (i.e. less than 2-years schools) offer the career program.

The 2023 average Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant tuition & fees is $20,397. The average amount is based on the tuition at less than 2-years colleges. The average contact hour for the programs is 0 hours and the average completion time is 0.00 months.

Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant Career Programs
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2023 Tuition & Fees	$20,397
Books & Supplies Cost	$1,284
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Career Path and Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant Program

The following table lists the 3 possible occupations after earning a Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant certificate or degree. For the occupations, you may need an advanced degree such as bachelor's or master's.

The median annual wage over the occupations related to the Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant is $71,930 and hourly rate is $13.04. The median wage is based on the employment and wage data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant Program
Occupation/Job Title	Hourly Wage	Annul Wage
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	-	$134,440
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$21.18	$44,040
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	$17.94	$37,310

What is Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant Program?

Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant is 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.

Schools Offering Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant Vocational Program

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses of Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant program.

Middletown, CT

Middlesex Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 62 programs to 1,880 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,100

Norwalk, CT

Norwalk Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 59 programs to 4,069 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,172

Winsted, CT

Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 48 programs to 1,149 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,172

Buffalo, NY

Medaille University

Private, 4 years, Offering 49 programs to 1,727 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $34,000

Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh Career Institute

Private, 2-4 years, Offering 6 programs to 284 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $15,612

West Jordan, UT

Broadview College

Private, 4 years, Offering 5 programs to 240 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $16,140

Gainesville, FL

City College-Gainesville

Private, 2-4 years, Offering 5 programs to 45 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $18,240

MEADVILLE, PA

Laurel Technical Institute

Private, 2-4 years, Offering 14 programs to 21 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $11,470

Citrus Heights, CA

Carrington College-Citrus Heights

Private, 2-4 years, Offering 4 programs to 34 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $19,918

Bayamon, PR

CEM College-Bayamon

Private, 4 years, Offering 7 programs to 92 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $12,300

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