Veterinary Technology

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 (AVMA). Graduates may become a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) 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 be eligible for MAT 1233 - Intermediate Algebra  or higher; OR have an ACT^® Math subscore of 16 or above; OR an ACCUPLACER Math subscore of 56 or above; OR a Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Math subscore of 225 or above.

1st Year

2nd Year

**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.