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)

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

• 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).