Veterinary Careers 1 & 2
COURSE OVERVIEW: 1ST YEAR
(DOE COURSE: VETERINARY CAREERS I-5211)
- Students will be introduced to the science of Biology
- Trained to provide professional support to veterinarians
- Hands-on experiences such as blood draws, animal restraining, and preparing examination rooms for veterinarians
- Students will be introduced to post-secondary opportunities in veterinary science
COURSE OVERVIEW: 2ND YEAR
(DOE COURSE: HEALTH SCIENCE II-NURSING-5284)
- Continue to refine skills as a veterinarian technician
- Hands-on experiences such as grooming, lab testing, and independent scientific research
- Students will design the structure and organization of their own veterinary facility
- Opportunity for internships in local veterinary clinics that may lead to employment
- Prerequisite: Veterinary Assisting 1
(DOE COURSE: VETERINARY CAREERS I-5211)
CAREER FOCUS
- Students will be prepared to pursue further education to become a veterinary technician, a veterinary assistant, or a veterinarian
Earn up to 6 college credits
Certifications available
1st year costs = $45 lab fees
2nd year costs = $45 lab fees
Veterinary Careers 1 & 2
COURSE OVERVIEW: 1ST YEAR
(DOE COURSE: VETERINARY CAREERS I-5211)
- Students will be introduced to the science of Biology
- Trained to provide professional support to veterinarians
- Hands-on experiences such as blood draws, animal restraining, and preparing examination rooms for veterinarians
- Students will be introduced to post-secondary opportunities in veterinary science
COURSE OVERVIEW: 2ND YEAR
(DOE COURSE: HEALTH SCIENCE II-NURSING-5284)
- Continue to refine skills as a veterinarian technician
- Hands-on experiences such as grooming, lab testing, and independent scientific research
- Students will design the structure and organization of their own veterinary facility
- Opportunity for internships in local veterinary clinics that may lead to employment
- Prerequisite: Veterinary Assisting 1
(DOE COURSE: VETERINARY CAREERS I-5211)
CAREER FOCUS
- Students will be prepared to pursue further education to become a veterinary technician, a veterinary assistant, or a veterinarian
Earn up to 6 college credits
Certifications available
1st year costs = $45 lab fees
2nd year costs = $45 lab fees