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

Register for 4-H Veterinary Science Class of 2024!

Last updated November 1, 2024