Veterinary Science Academy

Centenary University is home to one of the top equestrian programs in the nation! Students will study vet science and get hands-on experience at the equestrian center with animal care, feeding, and equine physical exams.

Instructor: Jessica Sosnovik

Asst. Prof. of Equine Studies at Centenary

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Summer Academy

The Summer Academy is a high school pre-college program for rising grades 9-12. The program is held as two one-week intensives in June and July. Courses at taught by Centenary University Professors. Select programs taught by industry professionals.

The Structure

Each program offers overnight accommodations in air-conditioned residence halls with three meals and evening activities. Commuters are provided lunch daily and may also sign up for a dinner plan if they intend to stay for evening activities. Click here to see the schedule and for more information about the programs offered. Courses are held Monday through Friday from 9-4 pm, with orientation on Sunday for both commuters and residential students. 

Residential students arrive on Sunday and depart on Saturday morning. Evening activities begin after dinner at 7 pm. Commuters are welcome and encouraged to attend.  For more information on the schedule, housing, pricing, and structure of the program, visit the Summer Academy webpage.

Veterinary Science Program

Centenary University is home to one of the top equestrian programs in the nation! Students will study vet science and get hands-on experience at the equestrian center with animal care, feeding, and equine physical exams.

Morning session: In-class learning on campus featuring hands-on academic modules and a discussion of anatomy, basic first aid, alternative therapies, equine nutrition, digestive tract, and more (no quizzes, tests, or examinations).

Afternoon session: Hands-on learning atCentenary's Equestrian Center featuring animal handling/care/feeding, equine physical exams, and demonstrations on MagnaWave, massage/bodywork, KT taping, acupuncture/chiropractic work, nutrition, and the equine GI tract.

Morning session - on campus

-equine skeleton/anatomy / coloring diagrams

-alternative therapies (massage, chiropractic/acupuncture/magnawave)

- basic equine first aid and care

- equine digestive tract/colic

-equine nutrition

Afternoon session - Equestrian Center

Guest speakers/demonstrations:

-physical exam/skeleton

- MagnaWave/Massage/Body Work/KT taping

-Gastroscopy

-chiropractic/acupuncture

-equine nutrition

-animal handling

Instructor:

Jessica Sosnovik

Jessica is currently an assistant professor of equine studies at Centenary University. She has both a BS in Equine Studies with a concentration in equine science and biology minor (2015), and a Master of Art in Leadership and Public Administration (2020) from Centenary University. Jessica has worked as an equine veterinary assistant, veterinary office manager, and adjunct faculty member. Jessica is also a Certified Veterinary Technician and a Certified MagnaWave Practitioner.

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING IS NOW AVAILABLE HERE Veterinary Science Summer Academy - Centenary University (enrole.com)

PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE HERE. 

THEN, GO TO THE CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FORM FOR PAYMENT. THE CREDIT CARD PROCESSING STSTEM HAS A SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT. We know, it's confusing. Please be sure to do both.

SPACE IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL WE RECEIVE YOUR DEPOSIT PAYMENT.

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CENTENARY UNIVERSITY

MAIL TO:

CENTENARY SUMMER ACADEMY

CENTENARY UNIVERSITY

400 JEFFERSON STREET

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 07043