Veterinary Science

Students gain skills and experience in the veterinary field through classroom, on-site clinic lab, and job-shadowing. Curriculum includes: basic animal care, veterinary/medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, lab techniques and procedures, nutrition, grooming techniques, CPR/ first aid, and practical skills applicable to the industry. Completing this program meets the university requirement of one year experience caring for animals to enter veterinary programs. In addition to classroom work, second-year students complete internships at local animal care sites and earn clinical hours required for certification.

Instructor: Melody Warner

A Typical Student in Veterinary Science

Enjoy lab work, including dissections and sample analysis
Love of animals and caring for them
Strong science and math skills

In the past
five years

Students have gone on to attend Purdue, Ohio State, Findlay, Western Kentucky, IUPUI, IBC, and Harrison
Two students have been admitted into the new 4-year Veterinary Technology program at Purdue (in a class of 30)

What You Will Learn

Learn animal anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
Gain experience in animal handling and grooming
Study large and small animal disease and infection control
Gain hands-on experience while job shadowing in local animal clinics

VTS I
VTS II

Course Information

Number of High School Credits:

Prerequisites:

None

Eligible Grade Levels:

11, 12

Location:

New Castle High School

Required Cost: Vet I

Approximately $163.00 Covers: Uniforms, Lab Fees, Dual Credits, and Certification.

Dual College Credits:

Industry Certifications:

CPR/AED Professional Rescuer Certification – Testing is required and fees apply.