A Day with Dr. 75831

On July 9, 2008 The Texas Agrilife Extension Service hosted a Vet Science program at the Buffalo Animal Hospital. Dr. Russell Jonas and staff prepared a day of activities that allowed participants the opportunity to see first hand what happens day to day at the Animal Hospital. This also introduced the group to a new 4-H project.
The 4-H Veterinary Science Project is a 5-year curriculum based project with 100 lessons and 50 activities that gives youth interested in veterinary medicine opportunities to work in the field. The project is career-oriented and job-training so students can determine if this is a field they would like to pursue. Students who participate in this project will work with licensed veterinarians at their practice. By doing this hands on training they learn the knowledge and skills that are expected of a veterinary assistant. This will also be valuable on a resume and will help them to prepare for a professional program degree from an accredited university. This project has a set curriculum that allows youth and adults to work together to achieve success. It also allows for youth to develop an interest in veterinary medicine, human medicine and other allied health fields. Extension programs serve of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

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Dr. Jonas explains to the group the importance of vaccinations.










Tommy Neyland, CEA-Ag
Texas Agrilife Extension Service