Pets

We offer educational resources and helpful information on pets, primarily helping Texans with pet safety best practices and planning for pets in any disaster or emergency planning.

Related Department: Animal Science

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, includes four diagnostic laboratories serving veterinarians, livestock producers and government agencies.

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Publications

Publication

Veterinary Science Career Development Events student workbook helps students prepare for a veterinary science contest. This publication includes breeds, organs, parasites and instruments.

Publication

This book will provide a sound platform for students to master the knowledge and skills needed to become a veterinary assistant and to pursue a rewarding career as part of a professional team dedicated to providing the best animal and public health care available in the United States.

Publication

This paid downloadable Veterinary Science Program (VSCP) booklet for 2023 contains test questions and answers for select chapters of Veterinary Science: Preparatory Training for the Veterinary Assistant.

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

The Veterinary Science Curriculum offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is designed to provide students a solid base in veterinary science so they may make informed decisions about pursuing a career in the veterinary field.

Courses

Course

This course is the first of four sections of the full Veterinary Science: Independent Study Curriculum. It contains the first 6 chapters.

Course

This course is designed for independent student learning and administered by VSCP Program Staff. Students enroll and complete 100 lesson modules at their own pace.

Course

This course is designed for teachers to assist student learning for the Veterinary Science Certificate Program. This learning management system includes all 100 lessons found in Veterinary Science: Preparatory Training for the Veterinary Assistant.

Resources for Pet, Poultry and Livestock Owners Affected by Natural Disasters

This publication lists agencies and other organizations that can help locate missing pets and livestock, assist with carcass disposal, provide animal feed, and help in other ways after a disaster. There are phone numbers and Web addresses for each organization.

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