Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Shawnee 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 Illinois colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Shawnee Community College

173 Illinois Rt 2, Dixon, IL

About
Shawnee Community College, located in Ullin, Illinois, was founded 1967 to provide residents of the area with postsecondary educational opportunities. The school is one of 48 community colleges located within and operated by the state.

SCC is an accredited two-year institution, allowing resident of the area to receive a quality education through the programs offered by the school.  Shawnee CC continually reviews its facilities, programs, and services to ensure that they meet the current standards for modern students.

Academics
Shawnee Community College provides students with an educational and career training opportunities, allowing them to choose the track that best suits their personal goals. Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education, followed by continued education at a four year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree.

Career training programs provide training and skill development in a given field, allowing students to become professionals in the workforce after completion of the program, which take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or diploma.

Programs offered include:

• General Studies
• Nursing
• Medical Office Assistant
• Accounting
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Shawnee Community College is an open enrollment institution allowing any student interested in attending to complete an application for admission in order to enroll. Students must provide documentation for previous education, take a placement exam, and are encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum and program choice.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used by the school to determine a student's financial need and aid program eligibility. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each semester.

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).