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Veterinary Program B Degree at University of Health Sciences Antigua

In keeping further with our institution’s philosophy of veterinary medical education geared towards improved livestock production characterized by qualitative animal healthcare and global food security, we have developed a veterinary medical curriculum leading to the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) for Pre-Veterinarian Graduates. The program is an attempt to increase the number of veterinarians in the world, thereby improving animal healthcare globally and addressing the acute food shortage in most parts of the developing and tropical countries.

With the variety and diversity of career opportunities within the veterinary profession such as in Medicine (private veterinary medical practice and part of primary healthcare team) , Agriculture (livestock production), Public Service (Food Quality Control, meat inspection, regulatory medicine, wildlife conservation, Zoo Veterinarian), Research (care of laboratory, small and large animals involved in research and specializations as laboratory diagnostician or researcher), Pharmaceutical Companies and Food Industries,, the veterinarian will always be in great demand and will be respected by society. Our veterinary medical curriculum is designed to provide participants in the program the opportunity to receive qualitative veterinary education towards global improvement in animal healthcare and livestock production. The method of integrated teaching which we adopt in execution most parts of the curriculum prepares our graduates for the diversity if roles which a veterinarian is expected to play in the society.

Veterinary Technology Degree at Michigan State University

Veterinary technicians and technologists are compassionate, highly motivated professionals dedicated to animal health care. Licensed veterinary technicians are integral members of the veterinary health care team that have been educated in the care and handling of animals, the basic principles of normal and abnormal life processes, and in routine laboratory and clinical procedures. Veterinary technicians work under the supervision of a veterinarian and are able to perform a wide variety of procedures, however they are not able to diagnose, perform surgery or prescribe.

Veterinary technicians and technologists enjoy the diverse medical responsibilities that are entrusted to them.

Veterinary technicians and technologists have a wide array of employment opportunities upon graduation. The may go into private practice, teaching, research, regulatory medicine, public health, zoo medicine, humane society work and many other veterinary and animal related positions.

Salaries for veterinary technicians and technologists vary depending on the degree earned, experience, responsibility, geographic location, and employment type. However the average salaries reported by MSU Veterinary Technology graduates range from $12 to $18 per hour.