Veterinary Science Pathway at Harcum
Harcum College's Veterinary Nursing degree program prepares graduates to become nurses for the veterinary profession, ready to work in private veterinary practice or any setting where the health and welfare of animals is a focus. Students receive hands-on experience in courses from instructors who are experienced professionals and from two semester-long practicums at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Matthew Ryan Hospital for small animals and the New Bolton Center for large animals.
Veterinary Nursing CAREER OUTLOOK
BRIGHT Job Outlook: Demand for Veterinary Nurses projected to grow much faster than average.
Median Salary: $36,720 (statewide average)
Higher $ in SE PA:
$45,750 (Montgomery Co.)
$40,900 (Philadelphia Co.)
$39,860 (Delaware Co.)
$39,580 (Chester Co.)
Projected # of Annual Job Openings: 550
Projected 10-Year Demand: +12%
VETERINARY NURSES
The Harcum College Experience
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FREE Early College-Readiness Opportunity
Chester County Technical College High School - Veterinary Science Program Alignment Agreement Opportunity
Harcum College will provide students with junior standing in CCIU/TCHS Veterinary Science Program the opportunity to take the Accuplacer Reading Comprehension assessment during the Spring semester.
Accuplacer is a required placement test for all of the Veterinary Nursing majors at Harcum. It assesses students' readiness for postsecondary coursework by evaluating students' reading comprehension skills, a key indicator of college success. Providing this early evaluation will allow time for a student to remediate if necessary to attain college ready scores, potentially advancing a student's placement and decreasing the number of courses required at Harcum.
This assessment will be administered at a CCIU/TCHS campus at no charge.