Title: Explore animal related careers.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Exploring Veterinary Science Careers

Exploration should include examining personal traits, interests, and goals for an animal-related career. Exploration should also include

- identifying career opportunities across clinical, research, animal welfare, laboratory animal science, and companion‑animal services
  - identifying working conditions
  - describing training requirements and credentialing expectations
  - listing the pros and cons of each opportunity
- developing a career plan that includes the preparation necessary for the career goal, such as coursework, certifications, and relevant hands‑on experiences.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do educational requirements and duties differ among various careers within the veterinary medical field?
- What veterinary-related careers are available outside of veterinary medicine (e.g., biomedical research, OneHealth)?
- What resources are available to research information about careers in animal care?
- Why is it important to explore career opportunities before making educational decisions?