Central Carolina Community College

Address:

1105 Kelly Dr.

Sanford, NC, 27330

United States

35° 28' 42.834" N, 79° 11' 2.256" W

Student Contact Information

Contact Name:

Nancy Robinson, RVT Lead Instructor

Phone number:

(919) 718-7266

Fax number:

(919) 718-7477

Email address:

nrobinson@cccc.edu

Web address:

http://www.cccc.edu

Majors/Degrees/Certificates

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and The Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) a Committee of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Majors:

Veterinary Medical Technology

Degrees:

Associate of Applied Science

Specialties:

Pre-Vet and Veterinary programs

School Information

Type of School:

Community College

Tuition Costs:

In-State tuition and fees for the program is $5,426.25 for six semesters. Out-of-State tuition is $3,500 per semester. Housing is not included in these fees.

Facilities:

The college leases a barn and pasture for large animals.

Class ratio:

The Large Animal Clinical Practices course is one semester. Large animal medicine and laboratory techniques are also covered in other courses.

Showing:

The college is located approximately 25 miles from Southern Pines, NC which has a rich tradition of showing, fox-hunting, dressage, driving and cross country eventing.

This curriculum prepares individuals to assist veterinarians in preparing animals, equipment and medications for examination and surgery. Specimens, laboratory, radiographic, anesthetic and dental procedures are taught. Assisting in surgery and providing proper husbandry of animalsin their environment is included. Vet 217 Large Animal Clinical Practices covers topics relevant to the medical and surgical techniques for the common domestic large animals. Topics include physical exam, restraint, sample collection, bandaging, emergency treatment, surgical, obstetrical procedures, instruments, herd health, and lameness topics. Upon completion, students are able to safely perform restraint/examination, collect samples, assist in surgical/obstetrical, and emergency procedures.

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