Nov 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Veterinary Technology


(AAS-VT)

Program Description:


The Veterinary Technology program is a two year program offered by the Agriculture Department of Hinds Community College. This program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Graduates may become a Certified Veterinary Technician upon passing the certification examinations offered by the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Board. Employment opportunities for Veterinary Technicians include small and large animal practices, medical research, pharmaceutical research, wildlife rehabilitation, humane societies, zoological parks, and government agencies.

Applicant must have successfully obtained a Level 2 Math ( MAT 1233 - Intermediate Algebra  or higher); or have a 16 or above on the Math portion of the ACT; or Level 2 Math placement on the placement test given through the HCC counseling office.

Campus Location:


Raymond - 601.857.3456

Internship:


Approved practice or veterinary facility

1st Year


Total: 17 SH


Prerequisite for first year second semester: Successful completion of all previously required VAT courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

Total: 17 SH


Prerequisite for second year first semester: Successful completion of all previously required VAT courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

2nd Year


Total: 18 SH


Prerequisite for second year second semester: Successful completion of all previous required VAT courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

Total: 12 SH


Prerequisite for Internship:  Successful completion of all academic and technical courses in the Veterinary Technology curriculum with an overall GPA of 2.0 and a grade of “C” or higher in all required VAT courses.

Internship: Summer following second year


Total: 4 SH


**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology 68 SH



**Additional Graduation Requirement:

  • Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.