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Veterinary Science
Veterinary Science Career Pathway
The Veterinary Science trade program prepares students to directly enter the workforce in the Veterinary Medicine field. A balance of theoretical and hands-on training ensures our students are ready for immediate employment or to further their education in a post-secondary school.
Course Sequence by Grade
Students successfully completing this course of study will be able to pursue a two-year veterinary technology degree or a four-year pre-veterinary medicine degree. Students can obtain immediate employment in the veterinary science field. Employment opportunities in veterinary science include groomer, kennel attendant, farmhand, animal control officer, laboratory animal caretaker, veterinary assistant (1-year certificate), veterinary technician (2- or 4-year degree), and veterinarian (doctorate).
Exploratory and Introduction to Veterinary Science (VS110)
All Grade 9 students participate in the Exploratory Program. Students deciding to enter the field of Veterinary Science will be introduced to the basic safety and sanitation, as well as basic identification, husbandry and handling of canines and felines. They will also learn basic anatomy and medical terminology. Students will work with live animals to perform basic restraint and grooming techniques. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Veterinary Science II (VS210)
In Grade 10, the veterinary science program is designed to provide students with practical knowledge in working with small animals in a clinic, laboratory, or similar setting. Building on the knowledge obtained in 9th grade, students will learn advanced identification, husbandry, handling/restraint, and nutrition of dogs, cats, and rodents. Students will also learn about the welfare, rights and ethics that protect animals. They will continue their Anatomy and Physiology learning with the identification and uses of the musculoskeletal system. Students will work with live animals to perform advanced handling/restraint techniques, basic clinical procedures, and grooming. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Veterinary Science III (VS310)
In Grade 11, the veterinary science program is designed to provide students with practical knowledge in working with large animals. Students will learn identification, husbandry, handling/ restraint, and nutrition of horses, ruminants, pigs, and other large animals. Students will also learn about the computerized filing systems used in veterinary practices. They will continue their Anatomy and Physiology learning with the identification and uses of the respiratory and cardiac systems. Students will work with live animals to perform advanced handling/restraint techniques, basic clinical procedures, and grooming. Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work-Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Veterinary Science III (VS410)
In Grade 12, the veterinary science program is designed to provide students with practical knowledge in working with miscellaneous large animals and exotic pets. Students will learn identification, husbandry, handling/ restraint, and nutrition of reptiles, birds, and indigenous wildlife. Students will also learn about animal pharmacology, advanced clinical and laboratory procedures. They will continue their Anatomy and Physiology learning with the identification and uses of the lymphatic and digestive systems. Students will work with live animals to perform advanced handling/restraint techniques, basic clinical/laboratory procedures, and grooming. Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work-Based Learning (WBL). Each student will take the Senior Summative Assessment, which is a computerized interactive test. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Course Sequence
Students successfully completing this course of study will be able to pursue a two-year veterinary technology degree or a four-year pre-veterinary medicine degree. Students can obtain immediate employment in the veterinary science field. Employment opportunities in veterinary science include groomer, kennel attendant, farmhand, animal control officer, laboratory animal caretaker, veterinary assistant (1-year certificate), veterinary technician (2- or 4-year degree), and veterinarian (doctorate).
Exploratory and Introduction to Veterinary Science (VS110)
3 credits
All Grade 9 students participate in the Exploratory Program. Students deciding to enter the field of Veterinary Science will be introduced to the basic safety and sanitation, as well as basic identification, husbandry and handling of canines and felines. They will also learn basic anatomy and medical terminology. Students will work with live animals to perform basic restraint and grooming techniques. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Veterinary Science II (VS210)
3 credits
In Grade 10, the veterinary science program is designed to provide students with practical knowledge in working with small animals in a clinic, laboratory, or similar setting. Building on the knowledge obtained in 9th grade, students will learn advanced identification, husbandry, handling/restraint, and nutrition of dogs, cats, and rodents. Students will also learn about the welfare, rights and ethics that protect animals. They will continue their Anatomy and Physiology learning with the identification and uses of the musculoskeletal system. Students will work with live animals to perform advanced handling/restraint techniques, basic clinical procedures, and grooming. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Veterinary Science III (VS310)
3 credits
In Grade 11, the veterinary science program is designed to provide students with practical knowledge in working with large animals. Students will learn identification, husbandry, handling/ restraint, and nutrition of horses, ruminants, pigs, and other large animals. Students will also learn about the computerized filing systems used in veterinary practices. They will continue their Anatomy and Physiology learning with the identification and uses of the respiratory and cardiac systems. Students will work with live animals to perform advanced handling/restraint techniques, basic clinical procedures, and grooming. Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work-Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Veterinary Science IV (VS410)
3 credits
In Grade 12, the veterinary science program is designed to provide students with practical knowledge in working with miscellaneous large animals and exotic pets. Students will learn identification, husbandry, handling/ restraint, and nutrition of reptiles, birds, and indigenous wildlife. Students will also learn about animal pharmacology, advanced clinical and laboratory procedures. They will continue their Anatomy and Physiology learning with the identification and uses of the lymphatic and digestive systems. Students will work with live animals to perform advanced handling/restraint techniques, basic clinical/laboratory procedures, and grooming. Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work-Based Learning (WBL). Each student will take the Senior Summative Assessment, which is a computerized interactive test. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
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Exploratory and Introduction to Veterinary Science (VS110)
3 credits
All Grade 9 students participate in the Exploratory Program. Students deciding to enter the field of Veterinary Science will be introduced to the basic safety and sanitation, as well as basic identification, husbandry and handling of canines and felines. They will also learn basic anatomy and medical terminology. Students will work with live animals to perform basic restraint and grooming techniques. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
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Veterinary Science II (VS210)
3 credits
In Grade 10, the veterinary science program is designed to provide students with practical knowledge in working with small animals in a clinic, laboratory, or similar setting. Building on the knowledge obtained in 9th grade, students will learn advanced identification, husbandry, handling/restraint, and nutrition of dogs, cats, and rodents. Students will also learn about the welfare, rights and ethics that protect animals. They will continue their Anatomy and Physiology learning with the identification and uses of the musculoskeletal system. Students will work with live animals to perform advanced handling/restraint techniques, basic clinical procedures, and grooming. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
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Veterinary Science III (VS310)
3 credits
In Grade 11, the veterinary science program is designed to provide students with practical knowledge in working with large animals. Students will learn identification, husbandry, handling/ restraint, and nutrition of horses, ruminants, pigs, and other large animals. Students will also learn about the computerized filing systems used in veterinary practices. They will continue their Anatomy and Physiology learning with the identification and uses of the respiratory and cardiac systems. Students will work with live animals to perform advanced handling/restraint techniques, basic clinical procedures, and grooming. Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work-Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
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Veterinary Science IV (VS410)
3 credits
In Grade 12, the veterinary science program is designed to provide students with practical knowledge in working with miscellaneous large animals and exotic pets. Students will learn identification, husbandry, handling/ restraint, and nutrition of reptiles, birds, and indigenous wildlife. Students will also learn about animal pharmacology, advanced clinical and laboratory procedures. They will continue their Anatomy and Physiology learning with the identification and uses of the lymphatic and digestive systems. Students will work with live animals to perform advanced handling/restraint techniques, basic clinical/laboratory procedures, and grooming. Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work-Based Learning (WBL). Each student will take the Senior Summative Assessment, which is a computerized interactive test. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
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