{"id":1243,"date":"2020-05-13T13:04:10","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T18:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/?page_id=1243"},"modified":"2025-01-16T13:14:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T18:14:36","slug":"veterinary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/preprof\/professions\/veterinary\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Veterinary Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in animals and along with this, it also deals with animal rearing, husbandry, breeding, research on nutrition and product development.<\/p>\n                                            \n        \n    <div\n        id=\"pre-veterinary-at-marshall\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('pre-veterinary-at-marshall', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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The program provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connections to local veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and farms for internships or volunteer work, which are important for gaining practical experience<\/li>\n<li>A strong foundation in sciences, including biology, chemistry, and animal science, which are crucial for veterinary school<\/li>\n<li>Preparation for the challenges of veterinary school and careers in animal health and welfare<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated pre-veterinary advisors who help with course selection, application processes, and preparing for veterinary school entrance exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"undergraduate-course-work-2\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('undergraduate-course-work-2', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Here is an overview of what you might expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Core Science Courses: Biology, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, which often include lab components.<\/li>\n<li>Introductory Physics courses<\/li>\n<li>Calculus and\/or Statistics, depending on veterinary school requirements<\/li>\n<li>Animal Science courses related to animal behavior, nutrition, and husbandry<\/li>\n<li>Humanities and social sciences to fulfill degree requirements, such as psychology, communication, and ethics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.marshall.edu\/undergraduate\/programs-az\/science\/preparation-professional-careers-health-care-professions\/\">Marshall University Undergraduate Catalog<\/a> for accurate course offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"marshall-student-clubs-and-organizations-3\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('marshall-student-clubs-and-organizations-3', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Some of these clubs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-Veterinary Club<\/strong> &#8211; Pre-Veterinary Club at Marshall University aims to provide an array of opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge in the field of Veterinary Medicine, along with building a competitive application for veterinary colleges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collegiate 4-H at Marshall University<\/strong> &#8211; The club is dedicated to making the community a better place through events, fundraising and acts of service. Students of the club are involved in helping with local events and organizing fundraising events to help charities and non-profit organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a complete list and details, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/herdlife.marshall.edu\/\">HerdLink<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"veterinary-schools-4\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('veterinary-schools-4', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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College of Veterinary Medicine<\/strong> (Columbus, OH)<\/li>\n<li><strong>North Carolina State University &#8211; College of Veterinary Medicine<\/strong> (Raleigh, NC)<\/li>\n<li><strong>University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) &#8211; School of Veterinary Medicine<\/strong> (Philadelphia, PA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These schools have varying admission requirements, so it&#8217;s essential to review their specific prerequisites and application procedures as well as possible exams required.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/Marshall-Medical-Professions-Pathways-flier.pdf\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button green \">\n\t\t<span>Start Your Pathway (PDF)<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about the pre-veterinary program or need guidance, you can reach out to The Medical Professions Pathways advisor in the College of Science:<\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><div class=\"marsha-row flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6 py-6 border-b border-gray-100\"><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-1\/6 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-200x300.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1.jpg 800w\" alt=\"http:\/\/Tricia%20Agnello\" class=\"rounded-lg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-3\/4 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0 entry-content\"><div class=\"text-xl font-semibold uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/profile\/tricia-agnello\/\">Tricia Agnello<\/a><\/div><div class=\"mt-3 mb-4\"><div class=\"font-semibold mb-1\">Student Services Specialist<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/staff\/\" rel=\"tag\">COS Staff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/cos-student-services\/\" rel=\"tag\">COS Student Services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/preprof\/\" rel=\"tag\">Pre-Professional Advising<\/a><\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-500 fill-current h-4 w-4 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M172.268 501.67C26.97 291.031 0 269.413 0 192 0 85.961 85.961 0 192 0s192 85.961 192 192c0 77.413-26.97 99.031-172.268 309.67-9.535 13.774-29.93 13.773-39.464 0zM192 272c44.183 0 80-35.817 80-80s-35.817-80-80-80-80 35.817-80 80 35.817 80 80 80z\"><\/path><\/svg>Science Building 267<\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-500 fill-current h-4 w-4 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M493.4 24.6l-104-24c-11.3-2.6-22.9 3.3-27.5 13.9l-48 112c-4.2 9.8-1.4 21.3 6.9 28l60.6 49.6c-36 76.7-98.9 140.5-177.2 177.2l-49.6-60.6c-6.8-8.3-18.2-11.1-28-6.9l-112 48C3.9 366.5-2 378.1.6 389.4l24 104C27.1 504.2 36.7 512 48 512c256.1 0 464-207.5 464-464 0-11.2-7.7-20.9-18.6-23.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>304-696-3476<\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-200 fill-current h-5 w-5 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M502.3 190.8c3.9-3.1 9.7-.2 9.7 4.7V400c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V195.6c0-5 5.7-7.8 9.7-4.7 22.4 17.4 52.1 39.5 154.1 113.6 21.1 15.4 56.7 47.8 92.2 47.6 35.7.3 72-32.8 92.3-47.6 102-74.1 131.6-96.3 154-113.7zM256 320c23.2.4 56.6-29.2 73.4-41.4 132.7-96.3 142.8-104.7 173.4-128.7 5.8-4.5 9.2-11.5 9.2-18.9v-19c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v19c0 7.4 3.4 14.3 9.2 18.9 30.6 23.9 40.7 32.4 173.4 128.7 16.8 12.2 50.2 41.8 73.4 41.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:tricia.agnello@marshall.edu\">tricia.agnello@marshall.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/pathways\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button button--secondary \">\n\t\t<span>Prepare for Health Care Professions with the College of Science<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in animals and along with this, it also deals with animal rearing, husbandry, breeding, research on nutrition and product development. &nbsp; 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