Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Milwaukee Career 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Milwaukee Career College

3077 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300, Milwaukee, WI

History

Milwaukee Career College was founded on December 1, 2002 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally a company offering various training programs for computer applications, the company was purchased and the operations and space were expanded to offer medical occupations training programs.

Academics

MCC offers two diploma programs to prepare an individual for careers as a medical assistant or pharmacy technician. Both programs offer expedient educational courses designed to quickly introduce students to the workplace. The programs will take approximately 30 weeks to complete and are designed to prepare students for certification examinations.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission to MCC requires the submission of a completed application and an interview with a school representative. It is recommended you visit the campus or call and set up an appointment.

Financial aid is available to students interested in attending MCC. It is recommended that students out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and visit the financial aid office for assistance.

Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Milwaukee Career College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• 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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $36620

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