General Electives Course for Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Length
1 Semester
Explore God’s creation through the care of animals—large and small, wild and domestic.
Available August 2025
In this course, you’ll study the principles of veterinary medicine, learning how to recognize common diseases, provide basic care, and understand treatments for a variety of animals, from family pets to farm livestock and wildlife. You’ll examine how responsible animal care reflects biblical stewardship and the call to tend creation with compassion and wisdom. Whether you’re interested in a veterinary career or simply want to care well for animals, this course equips you with knowledge and skills grounded in science, service, and faith.
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Overview of Concepts
- Unit 1: Introduction to Veterinary Science
- Unit 2: Small Animal Medicine
- Unit 3: Large Animal Medicine
- Unit 4: Exotic Animal Medicine
- Unit 5: Poisoning and Toxicology
- Unit 6: Veterinary Parasitology
- Unit 7: Zoonotic Diseases
- Unit 8: Holistic Veterinary Science and Medicine