1 accredited Vet Tech training program in Poplarville
1
Local Schools
$38,240
Avg. Salary
18-24 months
Program Length
20%
Job Growth
$600
Tuition
Pearl River Community College's Veterinary Technician program prepares students to support veterinarians in clinical and surgical settings over roughly 18 to 24 months. The curriculum covers animal care, medical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory work, leading toward CVT or RVT certification. Graduates work in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and research facilities across the region.
Poplarville's veterinary technician program serves students seeking hands-on training in a region with mixed rural and suburban animal care needs. Graduates find work across small-animal clinics, mixed-practice facilities, and equine operations throughout Pearl River County and surrounding areas. Many students commute to clinical internships or job opportunities in the greater Hattiesburg region, where larger animal hospitals offer more specialization options. The local market rewards technicians willing to support both companion animal and agricultural veterinary services typical of south Mississippi.
Training programs in Poplarville typically take 18-24 months to complete. Graduates are prepared to pursue industry certifications including CVT/RVT/LVT, VTNE Exam, Specialty Certifications, which can open doors to more specialized roles.