Wednesday, December 26, 2012
The University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, in collaboration with WUGA-TV, has started a new program aimed at education people about veterinary medicine.
Animal lovers have more to watch than just Animal Planet. The University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, with funding from Nestle Purina, has started a new program on WUGA-TV called "Vetinary Spectrum," which tells the tales of industry specialists as they walk viewers through common vet occupations — providing physical therapy for horses, training for abused animals, caring for elderly animals and researching diseases in bats. The six episodes explore departments and programs created by graduates, faculty and students at the college, according to a UGA press release. "We hope ‘Veterinary Spectrum' will help people see all that we do and also encourage younger people to consider a career in veterinary medicine," said K. Paige…
Friday, August 3, 2012
The UGA Vet School in Athens, Ga., invites high school students to come visit.
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Friday, August 3, 2012
Want to be a veterinarian? Register on line for a visit to the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine and get some firsthand insights about careers in veterinary medicine. The school will start accepting names on August 8 for its Sept. 26 “Vet School for a Day” program. This marks the first year that South Carolina students can join students from Georgia for the event. It's open to high school juniors and seniors. This runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes a tour of the teaching hospital, a panel discussion by faculty veterinarians and the chance to meet veterinary student leaders. Participants will learn about the high admission standards and what they need to study to be ready for vet school. Registration will be open through Sept. 7. …
Monday, August 1, 2011
UGA Vet School brings high school students to campus for a day.
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Want to be a veterinarian? Come try it out for a day. High school students can begin to register on Aug. 10 for the seventh annual “Vet School for a Day: at the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine. The day will be Wednesday, Sept. 28. Students from across the state will learn about careers in veterinary medicine. They will be on campus in the school from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., touring the teaching hospital, hearing a panel discussion by faculty veterinarians in a variety of specialties and meeting veterinary student leaders. Students also will learn how hard it is to get into vet school and what they need to study to be prepared. Registration will run through Sept. 9. All students must have an adult chaperone (parent, counselor or teacher). …
