Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Bradford School – Columbus prepares students to assist veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals in treating animals. They also have the option to become a kennel attendant, animal caretaker, groomer, zookeeper, or animal trainer. The program focuses on providing patient management, care, and clinical procedure assistance, and owner communication. Program courses include: animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, and clinical laboratory procedures. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Bradford School – Columbus

9364 St Rt 45, Lisbon, OH

Bradford School is a two-year private institution that provides training and education opportunities for its students in Columbus and surrounding areas. Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Personal and Culinary Services
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Visual and Performing Arts

In the previous year, over 350 students graduated with about 74% of students who start the program continue it to completion. Bradford School has listed more than ten different programs available, with an Associates degree being the highest level offered. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
• Veterinary Assistant
• Graphic Design
• Medical Assistant
• Administrative Assistant

To help students and alumni succeed, Bradford School may provide student services like those listed below:

• Career path counseling
• Helping students find work after graduation

The last reported accreditation for Bradford School was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Please visit bradfordschoolcolumbus.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bradford School – Columbus offers an associate's degree program in veterinary assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, veterinary technologists and technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).