Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Broadview University – West Jordan 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 Hawaii colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Broadview University – West Jordan

55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, HI

Since 1977, Broadview University has provided practical education and hands-on training that prepares students for in-demand careers. Students seeking a degree program that focuses on relevant skills for today's job market appreciate our continually updated curricula and state-of-the-art facilities. Employers from across the Mountain States region look to us for graduates who can get the job done.

Broadview University is committed to helping students realize their professional goals. We focus on career-specific education, preparing students for successful futures in a wide variety of business, medical, legal, technology and creative fields.

Broadview University is a member of Globe Education Network. The network provides academic support and manages a wealth of shared learning resources. Sister schools in the network, Globe University and Minnesota School of Business, have a combined 250+ years of educational excellence in the Midwest.

Globe University is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

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Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Broadview University – West Jordan 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

Salary & Wages

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $31080

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