Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at New England Institute of Technology 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 Rhode Island colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

New England Institute of Technology

Also known as New England Tech

8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI

New England Institute of Technology, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Warwick, Rhode Island, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. New England Tech has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs New England Tech offers:

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Mechanic And Repair Technology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communication Technology

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting any students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and personal statements may be needed for certain programs.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $22,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.neit.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New England Institute of Technology 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

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