Animal/Vet Science

Veterinary Science is an academically challenging laboratory science course that examines anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and medical terminology while applying scientific knowledge and research to the study of various agricultural and pet animals. Students will focus on the physiological, biological, and structural details of the body, including a rigorous study of the body systems. Students will apply scientific methodologies (inquiry, developing hypotheses, gathering factual information, evaluating data, and drawing conclusions) to the practices employed by veterinary medicine professionals. Medical terminology and animal disease, and diagnosis will be integrated as students understand each of the nine body systems. Students will exceed core academic knowledge and demonstrate critical thinking skills as they apply knowledge to laboratory experimentation, real-life scenarios, medical case studies, and physiological response and treatment of infection. Students will perform advanced research on various physiological and pathological disorders. Students will participate in leadership activities through the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and will be involved in an agriculture project as a “hands-on” application of classroom knowledge.