Veterinary Medicine

We offer veterinary medicine information through programs, educational materials and publications. The Veterinary Science Certificate Program provides students with the knowledge, motivation, and hands-on skills necessary to pursue their educational career goals while the related educational materials serve as great resources for science-based veterinary health information.

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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Veterinary Medicine

Publications

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 2024 contains test questions and answers for select chapters of Veterinary Science: Preparatory Training for the Veterinary Assistant.

Publication

This booklet contains the answers to the questions for the lessons in “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.

Program

Livestock veterinary entomology is the evaluation and understanding of ectoparasites that bite and feed on livestock and companion animals, affecting animals’ thriftiness, behavior, and lifestyle.

Program

Agricultural Safety and Health Program addresses farm machinery safety, safe handling of agrochemicals, and topics related to safety in farm, ranch, and rural settings.  

Courses

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.

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.

Veterinary Science Certificate Program

The VSCP is a nationally recognized program designed for students interested in becoming veterinary assistants.

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