4-H Veterinary Science Club
The Collin County 4-H started a Vet Science Program in 2010 that will help youth begin a career in veterinary medicine. Collin County 4-Hers who are involved in the program committed to a 5-year study course and apprenticeship that is career-oriented, job-trained, meaning throughout the program they will work directly toward a career in veterinary medicine.
While completing the curriculum of 100 lessons and 50 activities, students will focus on the major careers of veterinary medicine: veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, and veterinarian. The classes are geared to the grade level of the students. High school students will have the opportunity to accelerate the time frame of the curriculum to 2, 3, or 4 years. The students will be placed in a setting to work under the supervision of veterinarians and are expected to complete hours of observation and a minimum of 500 hours of clinical skills on the job, usually in the veterinary clinic.
Students who successfully complete the study course and apprenticeship of clinical skill hours will receive a certificate of completion and the classification as a Veterinary Assistant. The students will be qualified to apply for certification by examination as a Certified Veterinary Assistant through the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Students planning to become a Veterinary Technician or a Veterinarian will be counseled to pursue the required college degree programs.
Club Manager:
Pamela Page
ppage@torchmarkcorp.com
