Veterinary Science

Veterinary Science - Main Campus

Vet Science students assisting with surgery

Veterinary Science prepares students to enter the field of veterinary medicine and the animal industry. Students will have the opportunity to assist practicing veterinarians with treatment procedures, prepare facilities and equipment for small animal surgery, administer nutritional diets for common small domesticated animals, maintain and interpret animal health records, perform laboratory tests on small animals and assist with veterinary office and hospital administration.

Career Opportunities:

Veterinary Technician/Technologist
Veterinarian
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Aide
Kennel Operator
Pet Shop Worker/Owner
Biological Research Laboratory Assistant
Laboratory Animal Care Taker
Zookeeper
Animal Trainer
Animal Groomer

Some careers noted require additional education

Skills Gained:

Animal Care Industry
Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Animal Practices
Pharmacology
Principles of Disease/Parasitology
Animal Nutrition
Office/Business Management
Breeding and Reproduction
Grooming/Handling

Certifications, College Credit:

Students may earn 1 to 3 credit hours of Intro to Veterinary Science through UC Blue Ash College of Veterinary Medicine and up to 20 hours of work experience credit toward a degree. They may also earn Red Cross Pet CPR/First Aid and LabAid Laboratory Animal Care Certification.

Internships & Job Placement:

Seniors are eligible for early job placement in the second half of the school year. The criteria for placement include instructor recommendation, grade point average and attendance.

Career Technical Student Organization:
Students in the Veterinary Science program participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, and organization that develops leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program. All students also have the opportunity to participate in the Tech Prep Showcase through the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium.

For more information, call Instructor Maegan Peloe, BA, RVT at (513) 695-1187 or email [email protected]

Meet Our Instructor, Mrs. Peloe

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Meet Ms. Bellotti

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Architect Virtual Tour of New Veterinary Science Lab Now Under Construction for 2020-21

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Veterinary Science

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