Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Linn – Benton 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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Linn – Benton Community College (LBCC)

900 SE Baker, McMinnville, OR

Linn-Benton Community College, located in Albany Oregon, is a two year public institution founded in 1966 to serve the needs of Linn and Benton counties. The school began operations in 1967 and received funding to construct a permanent campus in 1970 through a voters bond initiative. The school provides a variety of opportunities for students and offers a number of services for students and the community. Counseling, career guidance, employment opportunities, local business development, family resource and education programs and a multitude of others are available through LBCC's campus. The School is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Academics

Linn-Benton Community College offers a large number of programs resulting in certificates or associate degrees. These programs cover a variety of fields for the purposes of general education, transfer, or career and technical training. Academic programs serve as the first two years of a four year education, providing lower division courses at a low cost and allowing for transfer to a four year institution, particularly with school in the University of Oregon System with which the school has a transfer agreement in place. Career and technical programs provide specialized education in a given field, providing the skills and knowledge necessary to begin working immediately in the workforce upon completion. These programs may result in an associate degree or certificate, with certificate programs generally being shorter due to a lack of general education courses in the curriculum.

Programs offered include:

• General Studies
• Automotive Technology
• Business Administration
• Dental Assistant
• Nursing
• Phlebotomy

The school also offers continuing education courses for professionals wishing to renew their credentials, adult education programs for individuals wishing to complete their high school education, distance learning opportunities for those that require a more flexible schedule or have difficulty with long distance transportation, and individual non-credit courses for those who seek to take a class in a topic that interests him or her.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Linn-Benton Community College must be eighteen years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent in order to enter a degree granting program. The school operates with an open-enrollment policy, and allows any student that meets minimum requirements to be accepted into the school. The school requires students to supply a completed admissions application along with all pertinent transcripts and to take a placement exam prior to registration for classes.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and work study programs. Students must complete a variety of student aid forms available through the school's website in order to determine eligibility and disburse awards. Students may contact the school for further financial aid assistance, or may visit LBCC's financial aid page on the website in order to review materials and peruse resources.

Athletics

Linn-Benton Community College participates in a number of intercollegiate athletic activities. The school provides up to date facilities, excellent coaching and a tradition of excellence to students interested in participating. Students are encouraged to join an athletic program, as it provides discipline and teamwork, as well as travel and social opportunities.

Athletic programs offered:

• Volleyball (Women Only)
• Basketball
• Baseball (Men Only)

Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Linn – Benton Community College offers a less than one year certificate 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).