Veterinary Assistant

Pima Medical Institute - Seattle ETPL
This program provides students with didactic and clinical training in preparation for entry-level employment as Veterinary Assistants. Students have the opportunity to develop professional skills in office procedures, animal nursing, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and surgical procedures.

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,327.00

Total required fees

$390.00

Books and supplies

$703.00

Locations

Seattle

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

8 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

29

Credits

720

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam, Interview

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Completion rate

64%

Employment rate

90%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.43

Typical (median) annual earnings

$33,310.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

74%

Accommodation and Food Services

7%

Administrative Support

5%

Retail Trade

3%

Other Services

3%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
187
Completion rate
64%
Average number of students who completed each year
62
Gender
Male
15%
Female
85%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
71%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
15%
20 to 29
61%
30 to 39
17%
40 to 49
4%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
42%
Some college experience, but no degree
58%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%