Bachelor of Science - Animal Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Program Description

This program consists of four years at the University of Findlay and is completed with the awarding of a bachelor's degree. It's a program developed in consultation with representatives from veterinary schools who stress the need for both strong academic preparation and practical animal contact for veterinary candidates. Two special seminars provide orientation to the various fields of veterinary medicine and facilitate application to veterinary schools. Graduates of Findlay's Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program have a vet school acceptance rate of more than two times the national average! 85% of the 2019 graduating class were admitted to vet school.

Findlay's students reap the benefits of outstanding facilities and strong relationships with area professionals. Learning opportunities include:

• Working on-site with four practicing veterinarians  
• Observing at area veterinary clinics  
  
• Small animal and large animal medicine  
  
• Veterinary school acceptance rate nearly twice the national average  
  
• Observing at Findlay’s equine hospital (board-certified equine surgeon on staff). The University Equine Veterinary Services, Inc. (located at Findlay's English riding facility)offers emergency and routine medical and surgical services for Findlay's animal herds and animals belonging to the general public.