Lone Star College - Montgomery Veterinary Assistant
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- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- Job DescriptionTeach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health. Read more about postsecondary health specialties teachers in our career profile section.
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Job DescriptionPerform 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. Read more about veterinary technologists and technicians in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX
- Total Employment: 1,940
- Average Annual Salary: $27,530
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.23
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 79,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 108,100
- Percent Job Growth: 28.50%
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
- Job DescriptionFeed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists. Read more about veterinary assistants in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX
- Total Employment: 1,340
- Average Annual Salary: $20,440
- Average Hourly Rate: $9.83
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 75,200
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 92,400
- Percent Job Growth: 17.10%
Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
Veterinary Assistant
| Total | Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | |||
| All Students | 50 | 32 | 18 |
| By Gender | |||
| Male | - | - | - |
| Female | 50 | 32 | 18 |
| By Race | |||
| Non-Resident Alien | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| American Indian | 1 | 1 | - |
| Black | - | - | - |
| Asian | - | - | - |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 44 | 29 | 15 |
| Unknown | - | - | - |
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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in Texas
- 3600 N Garfield
Midland, TX 79705
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3
- Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: No Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year
- 400 North Harrison
Alpine, TX 79832
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Remote Town
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 3030 N Dallas Ave
Lancaster, TX 75134
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 94
- Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
- Campus Location: Rural Fringe
- Tenure System: No Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year
- 3100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77266
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 25
- Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: No Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year
- 1400 College Dr
Waco, TX 76708
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 10
- Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year
- 1400 Villaret
San Antonio, TX 78224
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 22
- Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year
- 225 College Park Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6
- Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
- Campus Location: Town Fringe
- Tenure System: No Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year
This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in Texas
- 4669 Southwest Fwy Ste 100
Houston, TX 77027
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
- Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: No Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
