Veterinary program expands reach statewide at Windward CC

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Windward Community College
Contact:
Bonnie J Beatson, (808) 235-7374
Marketing and Public Relations Director, Chancellor's Office
Sydney Dickerson, 808-235-7316
CTE Outreach Specialist, Natural Sciences/CCE
Posted: Jun 17, 2020

Students perform dental cleaning on a dog.
Students perform dental cleaning on a dog.
Students take a horse's vital signs.
Students take a horse's vital signs.
Windward CC student Deedee Crowton with a donkey.
Windward CC student Deedee Crowton with a donkey.
Veterinary technology student and patient
Veterinary technology student and patient

Link to video (details below): https://bit.ly/3dXZZHK

WHAT: A certificate of achievement in veterinary assisting and an associate in science degree in veterinary technology will be available through a new hybrid program that combines online instruction and hands-on experience with live animals in a clinical setting.

WHEN:  Fall 2020

WHO: For students from across the state. Enrollment is limited to 12 neighbor island students and 12 O‘ahu students for the Veterinary Assisting certificate, and eight neighbor island students and eight O‘ahu students for the Veterinary Technology AS degree.

WHERE: Windward Community College

WHY: To increase the quality of veterinary care in Hawai‘i by providing students with essential skills and knowledge that will enable them to obtain rewarding, living-wage jobs in the animal care field.

HOW: Students interested in enrolling in the fall are encouraged to attend an information session on June 25 or July 27, via Zoom, to learn more about the program and career opportunities. To register for the free information sessions, email vettech@hawaii.edu.


OTHER FACTS:

  • Veterinary technology training includes pharmacology, radiology, anesthesiology, surgical assisting, dentistry, nutrition, exotic and large animal nursing, and veterinary office procedures. 
  • Students will intern at two of more than 30 independent clinics and shelters in HawaiĘ»i, working alongside industry professionals and networking for future employment opportunities.
  • Windward CC has the only American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited program for veterinary healthcare paraprofessionals in Hawai‘i. The new hybrid program has also been accredited by the AVMA.

VIDEO:

BROLL: (1 minute, 30 seconds)

0:00-1:30, 15 clips: Shots of Windward CC’s veterinary technology program