Pre-Veterinarian Career Track
About
Veterinarians are trained medical professionals who specialize in the care and treatment of animals. They play a vital role in promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of a wide variety of animals, including pets, livestock, exotic species, and wildlife. Veterinarians diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions in animals, perform surgeries, administer vaccinations, and provide preventive care. They also offer advice to animal owners on topics like nutrition, behavior, and general pet care. Veterinarians work in private veterinary practices, animal hospitals, research institutions, and government agencies, with the goal of ensuring the health and welfare of animals and contributing to public health by preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases.
While pursuing a bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech, students will follow the suggested career track coursework and engage in related co-curricular activities to prepare for the graduate professional school of their choice.
Most health professional schools and allied health science programs will require academic coursework before students are admitted into the program. Upon completion of your degree from Tech, you will have much of the required coursework completed before applying to veterinarian programs.
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Degree Requirements, Coursework, & Career Information:
Students pursuing the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Career Track typically major in one of the following programs:
- Animal Science
- Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Career Information:
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Additional information regarding general academic requirements:
Student Clubs and Organizations
Students pursuing the Pre-Veterinary Career Track participate in the following student organizations. Involvement within these clubs and organizations provide viable experience, networks, and further connects students with their program of study and career goals.
- Agriculture Council
- Alpha Gamma Sigma
- Block and Bridle Club
- Collegiate Future Farmers of America
- Delta Tau Alpha
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club
- Sigma Alpha
Professional Resources:
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA)
- American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)
- American Society of Animal Science
- American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians
- American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
Veterinary Medicine Schools:
The following is a non-comprehensive list of professional schools Tech graduates attend upon completion of their coursework at Tennessee Tech.
