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The veterinary science project deals with techniques and procedures involved in caring for animals. It includes learning how veterinarians are most effective.
OBJECTIVES
- Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
- Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
- Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
- Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
- Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
- 4-H Veterinary Science Project
- Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Open House
- Veterinary Enrichment Camps
- Veterinary Science Skill-A-Thon
RECORDBOOK CATEGORY
- Veterinary Sciences
PRINTED RESOURCES
- 4-H Veterinary Science Project Brochure (http://aevm.tamu.edu)
- Available through IMS (www-ims.tamu.edu):
- Veterinary Assistant Handbook
- Teacher Guide for Veterinary Assistant Handbook
- Teacher Key for Veterinary Assistant Handbook
- National 4-H Curriculum (www.4-hcurriculum.org):
- Veterinary – Group Activity Helper’s Guide
- Veterinary 1 – From Airedales to Zebras
- Veterinary 2 – All Systems Go!
- Veterinary 3 – On the Cutting Edge
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Veterinary (small and/or large animal)
- Veterinary Assistants
- Researcher
- Pharmaceutical Sells
- Regulatory Agency employee
- Animal Shelter
- Education institution
- Diagnostic Laboratory
WEB RESOURCES
- 4-H Veterinary Science Project (http://aevm.tamu.edu )
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