Yeungnam Institute of Technology Establishes 'Companion Animal Care Department'

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Yeongnam Institute of Technology announced on the 24th that it will establish the 'Companion Animal Care Department' in the 2022 academic year.

The Companion Animal Care Department will operate a field-oriented curriculum composed of veterinarians and on-site companion animal experts with a capacity of 50 students.

They plan to cultivate professionals through specialized state-of-the-art practice rooms, the promotion of building an animal hospital on campus, and student-centered education and convenience support such as dormitories that allow living with companion animals.

After graduation, students can advance as animal health technicians equipped with professional knowledge to manage overall medical services such as administration, testing, and nursing at animal specialized medical institutions.

Professor Kyunghee Kim of the Companion Animal Care Department said, “With the rapid growth of the companion animal industry, the demand for companion animal experts who possess both experience and knowledge required in the field is increasing. We will do our best to nurture companion animal care experts who can fulfill social responsibilities through character-centered and field-centered education that respects harmonious human-animal humanism and the value of life.”

Meanwhile, Yeongnam Institute of Technology will establish a total of 11 new departments in the 2022 academic year in line with the latest trends and student-centered education, including Webtoon, The Models, Cinema School, Overseas Office Administration Employment, Global Food Service Industry, Fashion Live Commerce, Companion Animal Care, Sports Rehabilitation and Exercise Management, Youth Welfare Counseling, Elderly Care Facility Startup, and Smart Factory.

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