Veterinary Assistant | Dipl
Degree
Diploma
Credits
35
Location
Sioux City
Estimated Program Costs Required Classes

The Veterinary Assistant program prepares you to work as veterinary assistants in a variety of settings including animal hospitals and clinics, animal shelters, laboratories, zoos, and animal parks. The veterinary assistant provides basic care, performs laboratory procedures, and assists in the veterinary clinic with other functions.

The program includes classroom theory and laboratory time. You receive hands-on experience with animals. Program content requires the application of basic math, technical reading, and communication skills.

As a graduate you will be able to provide basic nursing animal care and assist with laboratory procedures used in veterinary clinics, including surgical procedures in clinics, as well as field settings.

You must have applied to the college within the past two semesters in order to register for this program. Please allow 24 hours for your application to process before booking an appointment with an advisor.

Meet Your Advisor

Charles Valentine
Charles Valentine
Career Navigator
charles.valentine@witcc.edu
Call  712.274.6460
Sioux City Campus, Admissions
Book Appointment with Charles

Required Classes for Veterinary Assistant | Dipl

For a list of current required classes, visit:
https://catalog.witcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2741&returnto=907

 

Meet Your Faculty and Staff

Heather Erickson
Heather Erickson
Veterinary Assistant Instructor
heather.erickson@witcc.edu
Call  712.274.6417
Sioux City Campus, Room C149
 

Estimated Program Costs

In-state tuition and fees: $7,280.00 *
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $7,490.00 *
Educational fees: $97.00/semester
Estimated books: $600.00/semester **
Estimated transportation and personal expense: $2,273.00/semester
Estimated student housing and food: $3,400.00/semester

* This is an approximate cost based on tuition and fees set by the Board of Directors before each school year. Course level fees may also apply. Use our class search page to find more information specific to each class. Additional charges for licensure or credential testing may be a part of your program.
** The cost of books varies per program.