Veterinary Health Industry

The BS in VHI is designed to prepare graduates to apply to graduate programs, as well as to gain employment in related fields, including pharmaceutical sales, animal health management, government agencies, and national organizations, in addition to applying to graduate school in fields of business administration, marketing, finance, as well as public health.

Veterinary Health Industry Program Goals:

As a division of the Veterinary Health Science & Technology Department, the VHI Program seeks to fulfill the following goals:

• Provide a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Health Industry which meets the academic standards necessary for students to earn a minor in business and prepare them for animal and veterinary related industry positions.
• Provide an educational background that will expose students to key concepts of veterinary health science and overall strive to provide students with a foundational education in science, veterinary health science, as well as appropriate business courses to ensure success in their future career endeavors, whether that be in sales or management positions.
• Provide students with appropriate academic advisement and aid students in obtaining connections with animal or veterinary related industry contacts for internship and future employment opportunities.

Veterinary Health Industry Program Objectives:

1. Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of biological and chemical sciences and apply this competency to subject areas in veterinary health science such as anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of veterinary health science courses.
3. Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of applicable and important concepts in business and marketing.
4. Understand the impact of the human animal bond (HAB) on society and how this relates to animal or veterinary related industry positions.
5. Acquire skills for safe and humane handling and care of companion and livestock species as well as an understanding of the principles of animal welfare and ethical treatment of animals.
6. Develop oral and written communication skills to effectively deliver scientific and business information to the general public.