Rockland County 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program

What is the 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program?

The 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program gives high school students (grades 9-12) an opportunity to explore veterinary careers and develop skills with experienced animal professionals.

In this series, participants will:

• Gain Insight into Veterinary Science Careers
• Explore Animal Health and Behavior 
• Develop Skills with Experienced Professionals

When/Where does the program meet?

Most sessions are held on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County (10 Patriot Hills Drive Stony Point, N.Y. 10980) from October to December.

2024 Program Schedule:

• October 7: Cat Care & Handling
• October 21: Equine Veterinary Care
• October 28: Veterinary Technology / College Visit, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry
• November 4: Exotic Animal Care & Handling, Rockland BOCES, West Nyack
• November 18: Anatomy & Physiology / Owl Pellet Dissection
• November 25: Oradell Animal Hospital Tour, Paramus, NJ
• December 2: 6:00pm - 8:00pm: Case Studies in Veterinary Medicine / Snake & Frog Dissection
• December 9: A "Day in the Life" of a Veterinarian / Education Considerations and Critical Thinking
• December 16: Snow Date

Fee: 

$150

Thank you to all of our program facilitators and participants! We are looking forward to hosting the program again next fall. The registration for 2025 will be released in late summer (if not earlier).

Last updated January 22, 2025