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Veterinary Science

Do you love nature? Are you curious about animals?

Build foundational knowledge in animal care, anatomy and physiology, and medicine while providing care for actual animals in a clinical setting. Explore careers involving animals, as well as careers within the veterinary field. Complete the course at the level of Veterinary Assistant, spend an optional second year working in a veterinary clinic, or utilize your learning as a springboard toward a career as a veterinary nurse or veterinarian. 

Location: Career Connect Campus

Credentials Earned

  • Elanco Veterinary Medical Application Certification 

Articulated Credit Earned

Pursuing postsecondary education? See how your credits could carry over in Michigan:

Credentials and articulation are dependent on the grade earned in the class and passing credential exams.

Common Jobs and Salaries

What could I do after this class?

  • Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker: $36,647 (average annual salary) 

What could I do with more formal learning?

  • Veterinary Technologist and Technician: $47,948 (average annual salary)
  • Veterinarian: $123,065 (average annual salary)

 

Data provided by Michigan Center for Data and Analytics (MCDA), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2025) and Long-Term Occupational Employment Projections (2032), Southwest Michigan Prosperity Region.

Interested in this class? Learn more about the application process and talk with your high school counselor about enrolling.

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Meet The Instructors

Emily Bucklew

Emily Bucklew

Veterinary Science Instructor

This is a great program that is actually taught by a veterinarian. When in CTE, you learn things that you wouldn’t in a traditional classroom setting.

— Megan Richardson, former Veterinary Science student

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Two young women in tan uniforms groom a golden retriever in a brightly lit room with cabinets and sinks in the background.
Several students observe a veterinarian examining a cat on an examination table in a brightly lit veterinary clinic.
A young woman in scrubs holds a fluffy dog in a brightly lit veterinary operating room.
A young woman with purple-streaked hair prepares a syringe in the foreground, with a sterile medical counter and cabinets in the background.
Three young women in tan scrubs and a black jacket smile as they examine a small, fluffy kitten on a medical examination table, with a sterile room and medical equipment visible in the background.
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This class has given me direction and purpose. I found that I want to be a veterinarian. I have applied to college already, and this has been an amazing experience for me.

— Kody Gillen, former Veterinary Science student