Veterinary Medicine is a widely practiced science that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injury, illness, disease, and disorders in animals. This role is equivalent to doctors in human medicine. Veterinarians can treat all kinds of different species of animals including wild and exotic animals, although most treat domestic animals. There are different specializations including large animal medicine that includes livestock and horses, laboratory medicine, dermatology, internal medicine, and surgery.

Many veterinarians have nurses, technicians, or assistants that work within their practice, but the tasks they perform to assist depends completely on the skill level and qualifications they have. Iowa Central’s Pre-Veterinary Program is the first two years to become a veterinarian.

Enrollment Date: Fall and/or Spring Semester 
Minimum Required Credits: 60 
Campus: Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and Webster City 
Department: Science 
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