Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City

Also known as OSU-Oklahoma City

107 Whitehurst, Stillwater, OK

If you are looking for an enhanced collegiate experience, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City is the one for you.

OSU-Oklahoma City is part of the 4-branch campus system of Oklahoma State University. This is the main OSU campus with 110 acres of 14 modern building and is located in Stillwater, 80 miles northeast of Oklahoma City.  The other 3 branches are OSU-Institute of Technology, OSU-Tulsa and the Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa.

An estimated 7600 full-and part-time students each semester are taking up a variety of associate and   bachelor’s degrees, certificate programs, developmental education courses, and business and industry training. And classes are available at days, nights, weekends, on-line, via interactive TV, Cox Cable and on DVD. These options give you more freedom to conveniently earn a degree and boost your potential.

What’s more, OSU-OKC is loaded with campus activities and support services for the benefit of its students. It organizes clubs, leadership workshops, and extra-curricular activities to develop your social, personal and professional skills. Among the services are advisement, tutoring, free latest Microsoft software, food service, financial aid and the Project SOAR which will listen and evaluate your situation then implement the best available solution for your overall needs.

It is a public college which takes pride of its student-centered approach employed by expert and high credentialed faculty. You can be assured of its excellent curriculum as it blends academic and student support services in response to the current industry needs and with professional inputs.

Your journey to success begins here, let Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City show you how to reach easily for your goals!

Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City 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

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