Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Blue Mountain Community 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 Oregon colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC)

234 SW Broadway, Portland, OR

Searching for a college with innovative programs and dynamic delivery methods? Blue Mountain Community College is the one you’re looking for.

BMCC is a comprehensive community college which responds to the changing needs of students, industries and communities it serve. It consists of a main campus in Pendleton, Oregon, 6 centers located in Baker City, Hermiston, Boardman, Milton-Freewater, and John Day. It also maintains a contract-out-of-district location and a distance education learning modalities serving students in the region and around the world.

Select from its offering of professional technical certificates and college transfer degrees, training for college preparatory and adult basic skills, continuing and community education, and job development programs. You’ll be taught and guided by 350 dedicated persons in the campus community who will help you achieve your goals.

And with the continuous growth and sophistication of technology, you may take advantage of its numerous courses offered via distance learning.

Join BMCC at this exciting time as they debut many new programs such as Precision Agriculture and Veterinary Assistant degrees. This is in response to the demands in the workforce and to provide new career opportunities for all.

BMCC delivers these excellent academic programs at affordable quality instruction in small class sizes and with student support services like financial assistance, advising and degree planning, tutoring, advanced amenities and disability accommodations.

Whether you want to earn a degree or to seek professional/technical training for self-improvement and workforce development, Blue Mountain Community College is the premier learning institution to consider starting your journey for success.

Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Blue Mountain Community College offers a less than two-year award 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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 720
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $34300

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