The UF Pre-Veterinary Program has many courses that uniquely prepare you for a career in veterinary medicine. You will learn many exciting facts about animal husbandry, the application process into veterinary school and life as a veterinarian.

Courses:


ANSC 131: Introduction to Animal Science
This course is a basic introduction to the field of animal science. You will take this course either your first or second semester at the University. It is taught by several faculty in the animal science area. You will have a solid foundation by the end of this course. Not sure of all the breeds of beef cattle, shhep swine or dairy? You will by the end of this course!

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ANSC 133: Practical Animal Handling I
In this course, you will work with the University’s own horses and learn many of the techniques you will use in veterinary practice in equine medicine. Dr. Mike Kerns and Dr. Greg Hass will teach you to use proper restraint, how to safely do a physical examination, and other procedures that veterinarians do in daily equine practice. You will learn the correct injection sites in the horse and actually get the chance to practice giving vaccinations and drawing blood. Do you know how to mouth a horse for age? You will after taking this course.    
                      
                      
                             Freshmen in their animal handling course.

The kids with the kids!

                                                        

ANSC 331: Introduction to Small Animal Medicine

Are you more interested in small animals such as dogs and cats? This course will enhance your small animal medical skills. Topics of discussion include the physical examination of the dog and cat, collection and interpretation of laboratory data and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will also learn about common infectious diseases that affect the dog and cat, preventative medicine and pharmacology used in small animal medicine today.

Dr. Frederick with a senior PVET student.

                                            
PVET 110: Introduction to Veterinary Medicine I
Have questions that no one has answered about being a veterinarian? This course is for you. As a PVET Program freshman, you will certainly get your answers. Dr. Linda Peck will give you a thorough look at modern veterinary practice. You will have a much better understanding of the admissions process and the criteria to enter professional school, the careers available today in veterinary medicine and types of veterinary practice in today’s society. She will also discuss with you controversial issues in the profession as well as professional ethics and malpractice.                                  

                                              Dr. Peck with a patient.                   

PVET 310: Introduction to Veterinary Medicine II
Getting you ready to apply to professional school is crucial. This course, taught by Dr. Linda Peck, will assist you in taking that all-important step. You will discuss the admissions process in detail, the application, the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), and deadlines. Interviewing is covered in great detail, right down to the clothes to wear! Finally the process of figuring out who should write (and how to ask for) those critical letters of recommendation are also discussed.

                                     Applying to veterinary school......

ANSC 332: Food Animal Medicine
Is your interest more toward food animal medicine? This course, taught by Dr. Michael Kerns, introduces you to the more common diseases affecting beef and dairy cattle, swine, and sheep. Aspects of clinical signs, diagnoses, and treatments are covered. This course will really give you a heads up in your knowledge base for professional school. It is also a strongly suggested elective in the animal science major. 

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