Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Ulster County 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 New York colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Ulster County Community College (SUNY Ulster)

7 Columbia Cir, Albany, NY

Start here. Go far. This is the motto adhered to by the SUNY Ulster College as it continues to provide accessible, affordable and excellent education responsive to the needs of the community. SUNY Ulster serves as one of the branch campuses of the State University of New York (SUNY). This campus is situated in the Hudson Valley, a rural area proximal to the cities of Kingston, Woodstock and New Paltz.

As a comprehensive two-year institution, SUNY Ulster offers multitude of programs designed cultivate the knowledge and competence of the students as preparation for a professional career or higher education. Students who opt to pursue a four-year course can transfer to some of the leading four-year public and private colleges across the state and the nation. Online and distance learning opportunities are also available for students who require flexibility in education.

SUNY Ulster is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Moreover, the Nursing program and Veterinary Technology Program of this college is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and American Veterinary Medical Association, respectively. 

In addition to its academic programs, SUNY Ulster offers several special programs for high school students and adults, who wish to take college courses, enhance their skills and learn new disciplines. These programs are made accessible to the community with scholarships and financial assistance. 

SUNY Ulster values academic excellence in the same way it considers arts and athletics as essential part of the institution. This college showcases artistic expression and innovation through the Quimby Theater and Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery. It is also a home to the Senators athletic team competing in different sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, volleyball and softball.

Academics http://www.sunyulster.edu/academics/

Admission http://www.sunyulster.edu/admissions/

Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY Ulster 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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $40620

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