Veterinary Science
The Veterinary Science Program prepares students to assist practicing veterinarians with treatment procedures by teaching essential veterinary animal care theory and protocols.
Students 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 duties. Students also put theory to practice with their in-house Doggy Day Care Facility.
Career Opportunities:
- Veterinary Technician/Technologist
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Aide
- Kennel Operator
- Pet Shop Worker/ Owner
- Biological Research Laboratory Assistant
- Laboratory Animal Care Taker
- Animal Trainer
- Animal Groomer
- Zookeeper
- Veterinarian
*Some careers noted require additional education
Skills Gained:
- Animal Care & Nutrition
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Animal Practices
- Principles of Disease/ Parasitology
- Office/ Business Management
- Breeding and Reproduction
- Grooming/ Handling
- Pharmacology
Career Technical Student Organization
HOSA - Future Health Professionals
HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA’s goal is to encourage all health science instructors and students to affiliate and be actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership.