Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Madison Area Technical 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Madison Area Technical College

3400 S 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI

About
Madison Area Technical College, located in Madison, Wisconsin, was founded in 1912, when it was a vocational school dedicated to providing training to high school dropouts. What became apparent the next few years was that adults were more interested in the course offerings than the young students, and as a result the school changed focus to adults while still providing opportunities to former high school students. Over the next few decades the school grew, particularly during World War II, where the school received federal funding to assist in the educational needs necessary to fill wartime jobs. By the 1970's the school was combined with others in Madison as part of a state based program to consolidate schools, as a result the school was given multiple campuses to educated residents of the capital. The school is constantly updating its facilities and program offerings to meet the needs of the community, adding new programs as necessary to remain relevant and modern.


Academics
Madison Area Technical College offers a large number of programs dedicated to providing career and technical training or transfer to a four year institution. Career and technical training programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates and individuals qualification to work in their area of study. Students of such programs will train in the skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the tasks and duties often required in order to successfully do one's job and are ready to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Technical and training programs are typically in high demand fields and typically offered to reflect the community's professional and economic needs.

Transfer programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education at a low cost, then transfer to a four year institution to complete one's bachelor's degree. These programs are assisted by the public education system in Wisconsin, which allows ease of transfer from two year institution to a four year college or university within the state if certain academic requirements are met.


Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Graphic Design

Individuals are also able to take non credit courses for personal interest. Individuals who choose to do so do not need to formally enroll in the school.


Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution all students who meet the minimum requirements will be admitted to Madison Area Technical College. Students interested in enrollment must choose a program of study, ensuring that requirements for that program are met, then complete and submit the application for admission either online or physical copy given to the school. Students must also supply transcripts and take a placement exam in order to determine which general education courses they must take. Once completed, students may participate in orientation and meet with a counselor prior to registration, which occurs shortly before the start of each semester. Tuition fees will be due shortly after the start of the semester.


Financial Aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided in which will be used to determine need eligibility and awards. The school may ask for additional financial aid to be supplied in order to ensure accuracy prior to the disbursement of funds. Students must be enrolled in a full time program in order to be eligible for aid.


Athletics
Madison Area Technical College participates in a number of intercollegiate athletics through the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) North Central Conference. These programs allow students to compete with other schools in  an atmosphere of healthy competition and develop skills, such as discipline and teamwork, which are useful in one's academic and professional career.


Athletic programs offered:

• Basketball
• Baseball
• Golf
• Softball
• Volleyball
• Soccer

Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Madison Area Technical 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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $36620

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