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General Contact
- School Code: 134400
- Phone: (530) 741-6700
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
63%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Veterinary Assistant Program
The veterinary assistant program at Yuba 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 California colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.
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Yuba College
2088 N Beale Rd, Marysville, CA
Situated due north of the capital of Sacramento, Yuba College in Marysville California provides a nice array of study programs in the departments of math and science, business, technology, social sciences, physical education, fine arts, and language arts. Both certificates and associate’s degrees are offered at the school, with the allowance made for transfer to a four-year college.
While it doesn’t offer athletic programs, the college does provide students with flexibility when it comes to taking courses. Students can take weekend classes, online courses and sessions on campus that last up to three weeks.
The Upward Bound program at the school is designed to aid students from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their academic and career goals. Students who come from low-income households can hone their math and science skills through the MESA program at the college.
The school, which is located in a small-town setting, was founded in 1927. In-state tuition for students is much lower than the tuition is for students attending from out of state. In-state students pay $46 per unit while out-of-state students pay $190 per unit. Students enrolled at the school number about 8,700 and the retention rate is just over 60%. The school is located at 2088 North Beale Road in Marysville. Contact the college by phoning 530-741-6700.
Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Yuba College has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 19 |
Associate's Degree | 17 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 35 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Hispanic | 6 |
White | 25 |
Multiple Races | 4 |
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
Students who have completed the Veterinary Assistant program at Yuba College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Yuba City, CA
- Total Employment: 40
- Average Hourly Rate: $17.32
- Average Annual Salary: $36030
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Yuba College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Yuba College may provide services to students like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Yuba College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the CCCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Volleyball