4-H students between the ages of 12-18 can enroll in the Veterinary Science Program and have 3-5 years to complete it depending on preference. This program gives students interested in the veterinary pathway the opportunity to gain experience as well as become a certified veterinary assistant (CVA). Students who complete the program will earn a veterinary assistant certificate; and upon completion of the program, they will have the opportunity to take the exam through Texas Veterinary Medical Association to become a CVA. To complete the program students will need to complete 200 hours (100 lessons) and a minimum of 225 hours of hands-on clinical skill hours with a licensed technician or DVM.
- Project Overview- Youth
- Overview of 4-H Veterinary Assistant project requirements for interested 4-H youth members. This information also explains project outcome and job rediness for 4-H’ers interested in exploring career options in veterinary medicine, human medicine and other allied health fields
- 4-H Veterinary Science Project Waiver Agreement Forms
- Project Leader Information
- Information about this project for project leaders interested in starting a new project group.
- Signed Work Hour Log Sheet
- Use this log to record volunteer or paid work hours with Licensed Veterinarian
There are Veterinary Science Camps across Texas that take place throughout summer for members involved in the veterinary science project.
