Healthcare
Veterinary Science
Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, management, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, disorder, and injury in animals. Along with this, it deals with animal rearing, husbandry, breeding, research on nutrition, and product development.
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Animal Science I
Learn animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, health, and management practices to prepare for a career in animal science while developing leadership and employability skills.
Animal Science II - Companion Animal
Learn about animal welfare, safe handling practices, nutrition, digestion, breeding, grooming, care, classification, and the history of the companion animal industry.
Animal Science II - Food Animal
Learn animal anatomy, physiology, digestion, reproduction, housing and facilities, management, and genetics of the food animal industry.
Veterinary Assistant
Prepare for a career in animal medicine by learning hands-on laboratory and surgical skills while developing client relations and proper veterinary practice management. Work-based learning opportunities will be emphasized while preparing for the Veterinary Assisting Exam.
Get Certified
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program with a focus on three core pillars: Food Safety, Animal Well-Being and Character Development.
NC Beef Quality Assurance
This certification program aims to ensure consumers are confident that cattle are raised with animal welfare and food safety in mind.
Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications
This online certification program ensures individuals possess a foundational understanding of the competencies needed for employment in the animal science field.
Certified Veterinary Assistant
This certification enables one to assist with providing routine animal care, exam room prep, and surgical procedures while meeting the healthcare needs of animals at a veterinary facility.
Expand Your Journey
Found your passion? These courses relate to this career pathway and may align to your career and college goals. Find out which of these may be available at your school and consider adding them to your Course Plan in Xello.
Browse enhancement courses:
- Agriscience Applications
- Equine Science I
- Foundations of Health Science
- Zoology
Earn College Credit
Get a head start on your college education by taking advantage of dual credit opportunities. There are CTE courses that can articulate to the community college, meaning they will award college credit. Also, the Career & College Promise (CCP) program allows eligible high school students to enroll in community college classes.
CCP Pathways
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FFA
FFA is the agricultural education youth organization that prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success.
HOSA
HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. More than 50 competitive events include health science, health professions, emergency preparedness, leadership, teamwork, and recognition events.
Healthcare
Careers focused on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.