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Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Associate of Science ~ Emphasis
Veterinarians diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. Specifically, they care for the health of pets, livestock, and animals in zoos, racetracks, and laboratories. Some veterinarians use their skills to protect humans against diseases carried by animals and conduct clinical research on human and animal health problems. Others work in basic research, broadening our knowledge of animals and medical science, and in applied research, developing new ways to use knowledge.
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Program Description
Students who choose to fulfill degree requirements will be eligible to receive the Associate of Science (AS) Degree. This is a traditional liberal arts education with an emphasis in math or science. The Associate of Science Degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete their Bachelor of Science Degree. Because of different requirements at four-year institutions, it is essential that students discuss their degree plan with their advisor.
Additional Course Information
Veterinarians who work with food animals or horses usually drive to farms or ranches to provide veterinary services for herds or individual animals. These veterinarians test for and vaccinate against diseases and consult with farm or ranch owners and managers regarding animal production, feeding, and housing issues. They also treat and dress wounds, set fractures, and perform surgery, including cesarean sections on birthing animals. Other veterinarians care for zoo, aquarium, or laboratory animals. Veterinarians of all types euthanize animals when necessary.
Veterinarians as a Career.
According to College in Colorado.org, this career is in the Health Science cluster and the Therapeutic Services pathway in the Colorado Career Cluster Model ~
College in Colorado: Veterinarian
More about Veterinarians at U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics ~
Veterinarians
Or explore your career options at ONet Online ~
ONetOnline.org
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