Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Johnson College 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Johnson College

125 N Wilkes Barre Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA

Johnson College operates as a two-year private career school dedicated to offering a sound education for students in Scranton and surrounding areas. Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Construction Trades
• Engineering Technology
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Mechanic and Repair Technology

Based on recent program completion reports gathered, over 170 students were awarded degrees with more than 67% of those who start the program continue it to completion. Johnson College offers at least ten different programs available, and it awards degrees up to an Associates degree. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
• Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology
• Veterinary Assistant
• Radiologic Technology
• Biomedical Technology

To support students and graduates, Johnson College may provide student services like:

• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Remedial instructional courses
• Counseling assistance
• Work study style employment
• Helping students find work after graduation

This school has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges since 1979. Please visit johnson.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. Johnson College 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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $34210

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