Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi 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 New York colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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SUNY College of Technology at Delhi (SUNY Delhi)

34 Cornell Drive, Canton, NY

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi is a public institution located in Delhi, NY and provides a large number of program options for students. Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled per year at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Construction Trades
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Architecture
• Mechanic And Repair Technology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students accepted to SUNY College of Technology at Delhi score in-between 810 to 1020 on the SAT. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were admitted at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi, with 25% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $7,500 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $12,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $6,400 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.delhi.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program

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

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor'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

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