Veterinary Science A/B

Prerequisite: 80% or better in Biology I or Animal Care and Management 

Articulated course with Delaware Valley University – Students who pass with an 80% or better will receive college credit. 

During the first semester of this course, students will explore careers related to veterinary medicine, as well as learn the steps to successfully gaining a career. Learning will take place in various settings such as: lectures, labs, projects, activities, and dissection, all with a high academic emphasis. Students will learn basic veterinary medical terminology, as well as review basic cell biology. Through a Safety and Sanitation Unit, students will participate in a required 10-hour OSHA certification program, and learn about safety within a veterinary hospital. Many hands-on experiences are gained through a unit on clinical exams and hospital procedures in which students demonstrate their learning on how to fill a prescription, injection safety, suturing techniques, taking temperature, pulse and respiration, and much more. 

During the second semester of this course, students will have an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of animal species through high-level science. Units to be covered include but are not limited to: respiratory, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, digestive and reproductive systems. Learning will take place in various settings such as the following: lectures, labs, projects, activities, and dissection. Overall, this course provides great preparation for a career in the animal industry or veterinary medical field.