BASIC FUNCTION OF VETERINARY SCIENCE:
Teach a program that provides students the opportunity to learn advanced animal principles, know and respect diversity in the animal kingdom, and become animal advocates for animal welfare on all levels encompassing family pets, domestic livestock, and wildlife resources. This course will incorporate research methods to perform i studies of the anatomy and physiology of a variety of animal species, science labs, and advanced communication and critical thinking skills. This program prepares students for advanced post-secondary level education in animal science, biology, and/or zoology.
BASIC FUNCTION OF VETERINARY ASSISTANT:
Teach a program that provides entry-level training in the unlicensed veterinary assistant/technician field. The program includes, but is not limited to, animal handling and restraint, anatomy, laws and ethics, and veterinary office procedures. Instruction is designed to provide students with opportunities for entry-level positions in animal veterinary hospitals, boarding kennels, and animal control agencies.