Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technology is a program taught at Hinds Community College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Designed to be completed in four semesters plus one summer s) options.

The Veterinary Technology program at Hinds Community College follows a sample curriculum with courses that cover veterinary topics such as Veterinary Mathematics, Office Procedures/Veterinary Terminology, Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Restraint and Medication, Animal Health Care, Veterinary Pharmacology, Animal Parasites and Diseases, Clinical Pathology, and Principles of Imaging. Students also complete Vet Lab I, Vet Lab II, Vet Lab III, and Vet Lab IV, plus Board Examination Review.

Instruction is organised across four semesters and a summer internship/preceptorship. The curriculum includes lecture and lab courses such as Microbiology, Lecture & Lab and surgical and hospital skills in Surgical and Hospital Techniques. Students complete an internship: Summer following your second year.

The program leads to an Associates of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Veterinary Technology. After completion, students are eligible to take the Mississippi State Board Exam and the National Veterinary Technician Board Exam, and successful completion classifies them as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). Fall entrance only.

Modules

• English Composition I or Technical English
• Orientation
• Veterinary Mathematics
• Office Procedures/Veterinary Terminology
• Animal Restraint and Medication
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Vet Lab I
• Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication
• Principles of Chemistry I
• Surgical and Hospital Techniques
• Vet Lab II
• Veterinary Pharmacology

The minimum requirements for admission in Veterinary Technology at Hinds Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Hinds Community College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Hinds Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Veterinary Technology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Applicant must complete a general Application for Admission to Hinds Community College
• Applicant must complete the Veterinary Technology Selection Application.
• Applicant must complete a minimum of 40 hours of observation in a clinic. These observation hours must be within six (6) months of the application date.
• Applicant must be eligible for ENG 1114 or ENG 1113 OR have scored 231 or higher on NEXT-GEN ACCUPLACER
• Applicant must have scored 17 or higher in Reading on ACT OR have scored 246 or higher on NEXT-GEN ACCUPLACER OR have successfully completed ENG 1114 or ENG 1113.
• Applicant must have scored 15 or higher in Math on ACT OR have scored 237 or higher on NEXT-GENERATION ACCUPLACER OR have successfully completed MAT 1133 or equivalent or a math level higher.
• Applicants must interview for admission to the program.
• Fall entrance only

Eligible for ENG 1114 or ENG 1113 OR have scored 231 or higher on NEXT-GEN ACCUPLACER.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.hindscc.edu/pathways/acmt/vet-tech

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

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