Victoria Medical Assistant School

Medical Assistant Training in Victoria, Texas

Victoria Medical Assistant School is a career training center specializing in preparing medical assistants. Its program is taught in real medical offices in Victoria, Texas, and combines classroom instruction with direct practice in a working clinical environment. The school presents itself as a joint initiative between Zollege and local medical offices, so students learn with real equipment and alongside working professionals.

The 18-Week Program

The training consists of an 18-week course designed to enter the job market without taking on student debt. The school offers flexible schedules and payment plans that allow tuition to be paid week by week. The admissions process is organized in four steps: learn about the program and speak with the admissions team, complete the application by choosing a start date and payment plan, pay a deposit that is credited toward tuition, and complete the program by following the school's guidance. When classes begin, students receive a set of scrubs at no additional cost.

Practice in Real Medical Offices

Classes take place in real medical offices in Victoria and are taught by experienced healthcare professionals. The approach is highly practical: students learn and practice the skills of a medical assistant in an authentic work environment, with the same technology and tools used in today's medical offices. The school describes its training space as a professional and well-equipped environment.

Career Support and Professional Preparation

The program includes job search support, with resume review, interview tips, and guidance from employment specialists. The stated goal is for students to be able to begin their job search as a medical assistant in Victoria upon completing the training. The school also offers the possibility for employers to hire its graduates.

Start Dates and Admissions

The school schedules several start dates throughout the year. The next class listed on the site began on November 7, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The admissions team is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Central Time. The school is authorized and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Industry Context

The school cites data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025): the medical assistant occupation is projected to grow 13 percent between 2025 and 2035, with a national median wage of $45,690 per year. Victoria Medical Assistant School presents its program as a faster path than traditional healthcare training, which can involve years of study and long-term loans.

Origin of the Project

Zollege was founded in 2010 as Vandelay Education by Dr. Thomas Ince, a dentist who couldn't find well-trained dental assistants to hire. Rather than wait for traditional programs to change, he created a shorter one, taught hands-on in working dental offices and structured to be paid for without a loan. His brother Ryan, a physician, faced the same problem on the medical side, and the two collaborated on a medical assistant program built with the same accelerated, in-office approach, adapted to medical assisting.

Location and Contact

3901 North Navarro St, Victoria, TX 77901 · Phone: (361) 579-1625 · Email: info@victoriamedicalassistantschool.com · Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00am - 7:00pm CT; Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm CT; Sunday Closed