Veterinary Degrees Online

Prepare for work in the fascinating field of animal care. This part-time certificate program provides the knowledge and basic skills needed for entry level employment in animal care facilities. It is intended for individuals with no previous formal training, and for existing staff and volunteers who wish to upgrade their skills. The program emphasizes small animal care in hospital/clinical settings; however the training is valuable and transferable to other animal care settings.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The program is designed primarily to meet the demands for trained personnel in veterinary hospitals and animal care shelters. Graduates may also find work and/or volunteer opportunities in settings such as: animal recovery centres, pet stores, zoos, game farms and similar businesses, grooming businesses, kennels, and large animal farms.
COURSE DELIVERY

The program is delivered on a part-time basis, commencing in the Fall term and concluding in the Spring Term. Courses are typically evening classes with some weekend classes and field trips.

A degree in Animal Science combines different disciplines – animal nutrition, genetics, behavior, and reproductive physiology – with hands on, practical applications for the livestock, poultry and companion animal industries. Animal Science prepares students for many career opportunities. The major coursework combines theory and practical applications for all of the species common to the livestock and poultry industries. The flexibility of the Animal Science curriculum is the basis for student learning and understanding. In today’s technology- driven world, the ability to integrate scientific knowledge with the principles of business is what allows our students to respond to the rapid changes they will face in their future careers.

ENMU’s new animal and dairy science program can help you prepare for agricultural career opportunities driven by the dairy industry’s continued growth in New Mexico. Choose from three specializations in animal and dairy science:
Production and management
Range management
Pre-veterinary studies

ENMU also offers certificate programs in agriculture and advanced agriculture that can help you develop applied agricultural skills to begin work in the industry.

The OVC is dedicated to your success. We prepare you for the world of veterinary medicine by ensuring that you are educated in science and medicine, as well as in economics, computer technology, human and client relations, and business management. You will learn about private practice as well as alternative careers in government, teaching, research and industry. As the future of veterinary medicine changes, the Ontario Veterinary College prepares you for the diverse range of career opportunities available to you.

A variety of programs and activities exist to create awareness about career choices outside of traditional clinical practice. For example, the Summer Leadership and Research Program offers summer student researchers at OVC a variety of networking activities and field trips, exposing them to veterinarians in a variety of career settings. Career Options Mentors can put you in touch with graduates who will share their career experiences in diverse areas of veterinary medicine application.

The Pre-Professional Program at Millikin University dedicates its energy to preparing individuals for entry into and success in a post-graduate medical sciences program. Each student receives a liberal arts education with a firm foundation in science. Courses in science, social science, arts, and language balance those in biology and/or chemistry.

Individual monitoring of academic and professional goals and one-on-one contact with the program director set our program apart from others. Personalized mentoring invites you to become part of a community of learners and helps you focus on your coursework. Local internships and service opportunities provide hands-on enrichment and education, while an updated health-career library informs students of growing career opportunities.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Millikin offers on-campus admission exam preparation in the form of courses and review sessions. These sessions help you develop the skills needed to test into the post-graduate program of your choice.