About the program
Veterinary Science students explore the field of animal care, including animal health, clinical procedures, clinical terminology, and disease prevention. Students in the program develop and apply professional grooming and animal care skills. They also cultivate office management and support skills while providing excellent customer service. Students in the program learn animal nutrition health and reproduction, small animal science, veterinary science, business and animal management, animal health, aquarium management, grooming, bird and cat management, American kennel club dog breeds, parasitology, diseases, and surgical preparation.
Course Descriptions
Explore the program
Watch the Veterinary Science program video to explore the lab and see the many hands-on learning opportunities that the program provides our students
Discover career opportunities
View our career tree to learn about the wide variety of professional opportunities students are prepared for upon program completion or with further education
Meet the instructor
Bethany Linert is the Veterinary Science program instructor. Mrs. Linert has been at TCTC since 2022, and she worked in the industry for 9 years before joining our team
I chose this program because I've always had a deep love for animals. Once I heard about TCTC and the Veterinary Science program, I knew it was what I wanted to do. Mrs. Linert and TCTC have helped me in so many different ways, allowing me to pursue my goal of going into Marine Biology at NSU. I couldn't be any happier here, I would recommend this program to anyone with a hard work ethic and a deep love for animals.
Logan Boles
Champion High School
College credits
Earn up to 48 college credits through academic courses and articulated credit at individual colleges through this program
Industry credentials
Industry-recognized credentials and certifications are embedded into this program
Student organizations
Participate in FFA — which aims to provide students ways to learn and achieve through competitions
Program supervisor
Have questions or need more information about this program? Contact Mrs. Karlovic at 330-847-0503 x1011