Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Patrick Henry 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 Virginia colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Patrick Henry Community College

Also known as Patrick Henry

5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA

Patrick Henry Community College, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is an articulate community college that has a lot to offer students who not only value education, but also athletics, and other extracurricular activities.

PHCC offers a grand total of 29 associate degree programs and 12 certificate programs that will launch students to success, whether it is at a four year institution, or in their already existing job.

Also offered at Patrick Henry Community College is a wide array of clubs for students to participate in, such as: environmental club, theater club, chess club, and more.

PHCC has an extensive athletics program as well. Students are able to participate in women’s and men’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf, men’s baseball, women’s softball, men’s and women’s basketball, and cheerleading.

Included in the many programs of study offered at Patrick Henry Community College are associate degrees in arts and science, applied science, and technical studies. Certificate programs include automotive technology, early childhood education, clerical studies, industrial welding, and practical nursing.

The cost to attend PHCC is $123.00 per credit hour for in-state residents. Out-of-state residents can attend Patrick Henry Community College for $299.00 per credit hour. 

Applications to attend PHCC fan be filled out online or in person at the Patrick Henry Community College campus.

If you would like to apply to attend PHCC or would like to learn more about the associate’s degree programs or career certificates offered there, click here to access the official Patrick Henry Community College website.

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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $31420

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