Veterinary Science I/II
Copyright 2026
The components of this instructional framework were developed by the following curriculum development panelists:
Karen Bickett, Instructor, Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage High School, Henrico County Public Schools
Dr. Nancy Brubaker, Professor, Ferrum College, Ferrum
Dr. Marti Dudley, Instructor, New Horizons Career & Technical Center, Newport News
Michele Fincham, Instructor, Rappahannock County High School, Rappahannock County Public Schools
Gretchen Hedges, Instructor, Hanover High School, Hanover County Public Schools
Anne Hudson, Instructor, The College & Career Academy at Pruden, Suffolk County Public Schools
Dr. Julia Murphy, State Public Health Veterinarian, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond
Karen Nestlerode, Instructor, Edison High School Academy, Fairfax County Public Schools
Lisa Svoboda, Instructor, Spotsylvania Career & Technical Center, Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Correlations to the Virginia Standards of Learning were reviewed and updated by the following:
Cari M. Marks, English Instructor, State Operated Programs
Anne F. Markwith, New Teacher Mentor (Science), Gloucester County Public Schools
Brett Sherfy, Mathematics Instructor, Montgomery County Public Schools
Correlations to FFA competitive events and AFNR standards were reviewed and updated by LaVeta Nutter.
The framework was edited and produced by the CTE Resource Center:
Heather A. W. Widener, Writer/Editor
Kevin P. Reilly, Administrative Coordinator
The development of this framework was overseen by the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education:
LaVeta Nutter, Specialist, Agricultural Education
Kelly C. Davis, Associate Director, Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation
Dr. J. Anthony Williams, Director
The CTE Resource Center is a grant project of the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education and is administered by Henrico County Public Schools.
The Virginia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Department's non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
Telephone: 804-774-4280
For further information on federal non-discrimination regulations, contact the Office for Civil Rights at OCR.DC@ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.