Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at International Business College – Indianapolis 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 Indiana colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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International Business College – Indianapolis (IBC)

5699 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN

International Business College - Indianapolis is a two year private school dedicated to offering a practical education for students in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Students may choose from several areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies

Over the previous several years International Business College - Indianapolis awarded degrees to over 650 students with a graduation rate of around 69%. More than ten different programs are offered at International Business College location in Indianapolis, and it awards degrees up to an Associates degree. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Veterinary Assistant
• Dental Assistant
• Graphic Design
• Medical Assistant
• Hotel and Hospitality Management

To help support students, International Business College - Indianapolis may offer services like:

• Career path counseling
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Employment search assistance

International Business College - Indianapolis has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools since 1988. To see more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit ibcindianapolis.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IBC 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

• Fort Wayne, IN
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $35430

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