Veterinary Science, providing experience for students with a passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
This program is a great fit for students with a passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Students are prepared through hands-on experiences and instruction to work in a wide variety of careers within veterinary medicine, including kennel worker, veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, and veterinarian. Through this program, students are prepared to be successful in their post-secondary pursuits as well as entering directly into the workforce
Career Skill Levels
The various skill career levels for technical college high school: beginning, intermediate, advanced.
Program Opportunities
Certifications
- CareerSafe OSHA-10 General Industry (healthcare)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- FEMA Animals in Disasters Certificate
- Awareness & Preparedness
- Community Planning
- FEMA Livestock in Disasters Certificate
- Purina Daily Nutrition Matters Nutrition 101, 201, 301 Certificate
College Credits
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Earn up to 3 college credits.
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Learn about college credit opportunities in Veterinary Science.
Workplace Opportunities
Some notable partners include:
The Animal Hospital of Chester County, Equine Veterinary Services, Animal Resorts, and more!
Tour the Program
CIP 01.8301
The Department of Education provides a CIP Code to approved Programs of Study (POS). Schools and postsecondary institutions use the CIP code to categorize the POS, outline the scope and sequence of educational offerings, and develop a POS task list. Click here to review the task list.