Veterinary Degrees Online

Veterinary Administrative Assistant is a one-year program qualifying the student for a front-line position in animal facilities such as veterinary clinics, livestock supply centres and animal shelters.

Students will learn valuable office skills as well as customer service and client relations.

Your training includes courses in:
veterinary procedures
terminology
pharmaceutical and nutritional products
animal diseases
record keeping using valuable veterinary software
pet care issues

Veterinary administrative assistants must be outgoing and able to put clients at ease. They require excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication skills. They must have a genuine interest in animals and their welfare.

The pre-veterinary concentration allows the student to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science, meeting the requirements for most Veterinary Schools as well as the requirements for the two-year, AVMA-accredited program in Veterinary Technology. Students are advised that the requirements of each Veterinary School are different, and that they may need to take additional courses to meet the pre-requisite requirements of a specific school. Students should be prepared to begin the application process at the end of the Junior year and may receive feedback at that time on how they might make their application stronger.

An integral part of the program is the Lenfest Animal Health Center. This on-campus veterinary clinic treats hundreds of animals annually and allows students to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience as part of the curriculum. In addition to the veterinary clinic on campus, field trips are made to local shelters and farm animal facilities. These out-reach programs give the students experiences with a wide range of animal species. Supplementing the didactic course work is an externship in which the student receives hands-on training in an approved research facility, private veterinary practice or veterinary teaching facility.

A Veterinary Technician is a graduate of a two-year, AVMA-accredited program in Veterinary Technology who has knowledge of applied science and specialized training in animal health, care and management. Graduates of the program are qualified to perform a wide range of technical medical skills and may be employed in veterinary practices, research and academic institutions, biological laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, public health organizations and zoos. The demand for veterinary technicians continues to exceed the supply of graduates.

An integral part of the program is the Lenfest Animal Health Center. This on-campus veterinary clinic treats over 1,000 animals annually and allows students to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience as part of the curriculum. In addition to the veterinary clinic on campus, field trips to shelters and large animal facilities add to the clinical experience of the students. These out-reach programs give the students experiences with a wide range of animal species. Additionally, supplementing the didactic course work is an externship in which the student receives hands-on training in an approved research facility, private veterinary practice or veterinary teaching facility.

The curriculum is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.

The Veterinary Science Technology program focuses on clinical assisting procedures, performance of laboratory testing techniques, and an understanding and appreciation of the concepts and practices employed in veterinary practice and biomedical research settings. The humane care and treatment of animal patients are stressed, as are the importance of compassion, veterinary medical ethics, effective interpersonal relations, and the psychology of dealing with patients and clients.

Lecture and laboratory instruction is presented by veterinarians and veterinary technicians who bring a broad range of experiences and expertise to the program. The laboratories are staffed to allow you to receive individual attention and maximum exposure to different veterinary practice philosophies. Traditional classroom sequences are supplemented with additional learning experiences which include assignments in the College’s animal facilities, guest lectures, computer-assisted learning projects, laboratory instruction, and field trips.

An active student chapter of the New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians (NYSAVT)/North American Veterinary Technicians Association (NAVTA) provides students with additional educational and social opportunities both on and off the Delhi campus.

What will I study?
The Animal Production specialization emphasizes the scientific application of genetics, reproductive physiology, nutrition, herd health, waste management, and business economics in the production of beef cattle, horses, dairy cattle and swine.

The Animal Production specialization provides classroom instruction and real world hands-on experience with animals at the SIUC Livestock Centers on campus. Senior level courses in beef cattle management, swine management, dairy cattle management, and equine science assimilate all knowledge and skills learned in previous courses to prepare graduates for rewarding careers that range from livestock production and management to marketing, sales, and public relations to post graduate training in animal research, teaching, veterimary medicine and biotechnology.

What facilities are at SIU?
The Animal Production specialization is supported by extensive facilities for several species of livestock. Every student has the opportunity to get involved in work, research labs, or class at the 2,000 acre farm system that is the core of the animal science teaching program. The SIUC farm has special centers for:

* 75 brood cows, with cow-calf and feedlot operations
* 75 head operating dairy
* 45 head of horses for teaching, research and breeding
* 100 crossbred sow farrow-to-finish operation
* Beef Evaluation Center
* High-technology feed mill with micro-nutrient mixing and ration formulation

For additional information about the animal facilities, feel free to peruse our web site section on University Farms.

What are my career opportunities?
Career opportunities are excellent for Bachelor of Science graduates trained in Animal Production. An Animal Science major will allow you to combine your unique interests with your desire for an exciting and rewarding career.

Animal Production graduates are prepared to: work directly with beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, or horse production and management; pursue careers in the multifaceted agribusiness industry; or further scientific interests with a career in research, veterinary medicine, or education.

SIUC also offers studies in animal nutrition and reproductive physiology leading to a Master of Science degree in Animal Science.

Program Fast Facts:
Length: 4 Years
Program Perk: On-campus, hands-on experience with animals throughout the program
Diploma awarded upon completion: B.Sc. (Agr.) with a major in Animal Science, conferred by NSAC in association with Dalhousie University
Program-related Facilities: On-campus animal facilities for teaching and research
Application Deadline: August 1st (Canadian students) – March 1st (International Students)

Program Overview
Animals are an important part of our world. Demand for animal-related occupations is increasing. That’s why Animal Science is one of the most popular programs we have. In four years, you get a fantastic hands-on scientific degree in animals. Our graduates understand the physiology and behaviour of domestic species, and also the business of raising and caring for those animals. If you’re interested in the health and well-being ofanimals in whatever role they play in our world, our versatile hands-on training in Animal Science is the ticket.
And the bonus is our animal facilities. You get the chance to work with real animals like cattle, mink, sheep and poultry. Add that to our modern laboratories and you get an amazing hands-on undergraduate science education