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CIP PROGRAM: 01.8301
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well as owner communication. Includes instruction in animal nursing care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, office administration skills, patient and owner management, and applicable standards and regulations.

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2021 4248 537 -
2022 4418 591 -
2023 4284 582 -
2024 4122 422 -
Change -2.97% -21.42% -

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