Veterinary Medicine Teacher Resources

In this veterinary medicine learning exercise, students use their workbook to answer short answer questions about veterinary medicine. Students complete 6 questions total to get their merit badge.

All of the aspects of the veterinary profession are covered in this slideshow. It would be a great help to those considering a career in this area. Academic expectations, types of specialization, and some of the necessary skills are...

The news often refers to a team of experts handling situations and outbreaks of illnesses. Young scientists learn about such a team as they train to prevent infectious disease outbreaks  Scholars meet three experts, learn about...

How are raptors and airplanes alike? Combine science and language arts in this fun and interactive project. Young scientists research the animal in order to design their own aircraft, and compete in a contest for farthest, fastest, and...

Students identify the differences and similarities between doctors for humans and veterinarians. Students draw a pet's visit to the veterinarian's office and a person's visit to a doctor's office. Students describe exactly what they have...

Middle schoolers compare the traits of humans to raptors.  In this senses and beneficial traits instructional activity students create a newsletter and compare raptors to aircraft. 

Have you ever wondered about how a horse is prepared for surgery? Interesting animal site lays out the whole process step-by-step.

Provides easy step-by-step instructions on how to brush your dog's or cat's teeth. Learn what a healthy treat is, the importance of good dental hygiene, and the risks of periodontal disease in pets. [5:17]

Learn how to gain access to MEDLINE, the National Library of Medicine database of citations and abstracts in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, health care systems, and preclinical sciences.

If you have an interest in animals and medicine, you might like to check out this Science Buddies career profile about what it takes to become a veterinarian. You can find out the education requirements and the many avenues that...

This tutorial from Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine explains what a cross-sectional study is, its key characteristics, how to assess events and outcomes, and some special considerations when choosing sample...

Here's a valuable resource for any veterinarian or student interested in veterinary science. This online manual provides comprehensive information about animal illnesses and problems.

This resource explains all aspects of the veterinarian career. It discusses the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and it has sources of additional information.

Vocational information about becoming a veterinarian. Details requirements, typical day in the life, and facts and figures regarding veterinary work.

In this online adventure game, players learn about a mysterious disease that is affecting people in a distant tropical region. Players can choose to role-play as an epidemiologist, microbiologist, or veterinarian to solve infectious...

Come help out the animal doc. Choose a topic, and read about how a real veterinarian handled a specific animal case. Learn about a wide variety of animal topics on this fun, interactive page.

In this online adventure game, become part of a team of experts investigating an infectious disease outbreak. Learn about the science of infectious disease and the medical careers of real scientists such as an epidemiologist,...

A good place for Spanish speakers to find everything related to dogs. Topics run the gamut: dog sports, dog cemeteries, breeders, pictures, veterinary medicine, dog care, and dog products, ads, and shops.

Good question! Dr. Universe answers Lydia's question with the help of a friend from the College of Veterinary Medicine at WSU.

This Kiwi Careers site provides good information about veterinary careers. Includes tasks, personal requirements, entering the job market, working conditions, and a personal profile of a current professional.

Wide-ranging suggestions for student who love to work with animals and don't necessarily want to be a veterinarian. Site also has links to other animal career websites.

Describes early uses of chloroform as an anesthetic and the dangers its use posed. Discusses its use as a solvent and some limited uses in dentistry and veterinary medicine. Chloroform was once used in some common products but is now...