Veterinary medicine focuses on maintaining the health and welfare of animals. Veterinarians diagnose and treat sick and injured animals. They prescribe drugs, perform surgery, and control animal diseases. Veterinarians have the opportunity to work with many species of animals including lab animals, companion animals, farm animals, and wildlife.

Students who follow the AS in Pre-Professional Veterinary Medicine track will be prepared to attend a transfer institution to complete their pre-veterinary medicine coursework that will then allow them to apply to a veterinary school to receive a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Pre-Vet students should plan their classes with the help of an EWC advisor to meet the requirements of their chosen transfer institution and their selected veterinary school.

Students must complete all program requirements, including approved electives, with a grade of “C” or better.