Animal Health Science at CPP!

Animals are integrated into all aspects of life...for most people it's companionship.  Here at Cal Poly Pomona, you can earn a bachelors degree in Animal Health Science.  You can obtain a RVTg (Registered Vet Technologist) license in just four years.  Within four years, you take a series of lecture and lab classes that help educate and give you hands on experience with animal medicine and the overall care of all animal species.  Some examples include learning how to take x-rays, performing proper ultrasounds, and giving vaccines. With this being said, you also get to complete four internships out in the veterinary field.  As long as you get approval from the school and the place of interest, you can intern anywhere including a small private animal hospital, an exotic practice, and an equine unit!  The possibilities are endless!  Not only do you have a chance to have hands on experience in everything you do, but you also get the chance to minor in either science or business!  With all of the different options and resources available to students, individuals are easily able to succeed  in all areas of animal health science.  Here is a link to the Cal Poly AHS site: http://www.csupomona.edu/~vettech/

There is also a club for all  RVTg students known as the AHSTA club(Animal Health Science Technology Association).  Students have a chance to meet other individuals within their major and are able to gain knowledge and experience from the resources provided to them from joining the club.  Every year, students have the option to attend the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas where they can attend a series of different animal organization seminars, as well as be provided with information and goodies.  Also, students in the club have a chance to go on unique field trips to different animal organizations including an aquarium and the Santa Anita race track!  Furthermore, they do pet therapy events at a children's hospital and senior living center every month.  They bring in their pets and socialize with all of the individuals.  The link for the clubs Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AHSTA/