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.

2022 Tentative Schedule:

• October 3: Introduction to Veterinary Medicine
• October 17: Oradell Animal Hospital Tour (580 Winters Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652)
• October 24: Veterinary Technology, Mercy College (555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522)
• Saturday, November 5: Horse Care and Rehabilitation
• November 7: Exotic Animal Care & Handling, Rockland BOCES (65 Parrott Road, West Nyack, NY 10994)
• November 14: Anatomy & Physiology / Sheep Heart Dissection
• November 21: Case Studies in Veterinary Medicine / Frog Dissection
• November 28: A "Day in the Life" of a Veterinarian / Education Considerations and Critical Thinking
• December 5: Cat Care & Handling

Fee: 

$150. Financial assistance is available.

Last updated February 10, 2023