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.

2023 Tentative Program Schedule:

• October 2: Introduction to Veterinary Medicine
• October 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm: Case Studies in Veterinary Medicine / Snake & Rat Dissection
• October 23: Equine Veterinary Medicine
• October 30: Veterinary Technology / College Visit, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry
• November 6: Exotic Animal Care & Handling, Rockland BOCES, West Nyack
• November 13: Anatomy & Physiology / Owl Pellet Dissection
• November 20: Oradell Animal Hospital Tour, Paramus, NJ
• November 27: Cat Care & Handling
• December 4: A "Day in the Life" of a Veterinarian / Education Considerations and Critical Thinking

Fee: 

$180. Financial assistance is available.

Register for the 2023 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program

Last updated August 24, 2023