Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Tuskegee University 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 Alabama colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Tuskegee University (TROY)

University Avenue, Troy, AL

Tuskegee University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Tuskegee, AL. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Alabama. Enrollment at Tuskegee University is nearly two thousand annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Agriculture Operations
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1198 to 1490 for the SAT exam and in a range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. 64% of those who apply are admitted to Tuskegee University, of which 44 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at tuskegee.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $20,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Tuskegee University Golden Tigers participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at www.tuskegee.edu.

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).