Midland College veterinary technology students get
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March 2, 2009

The arrival of ten head of cattle in the large pens in the northeast corner of the campus signalled the begining of a new lab project for veterinary technology students at Midland College.

The cattle helped students training to assist veterinarians with a variety of medical procedures on patients that can be a little large, and sometimes more than a little uncooperative. The cattle presented students with something of a variety - bulls, heifers and calves. They were on loan from the West Texas Livestock Auction. Horses will also be brought to the MC large animal pens for study by the vet tech students, as they learn to assist with everything from minor diagnostic procedures to complete physicals.

The mission of the Midland College Veterinary Technology Program is to train entry-level veterinary technicians in a two-year educational program with the skills and concepts consistent with the Certified Veterinary Technician Educators Association (CVETA) guidelines. Fore more information about the program, you can visit their website, or contact Program Director Dr. Kerry Coombs, DVM at (432) 685-4619 or kcoombs@midland.edu