Veterinary Careers
Learn about animal care and veterinary medicine to see if you will pursue a career in the veterinary, veterinary technician/nurse, or veterinary assistant field.
GRADE: 12 | DUAL CREDIT OPTION
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Health Science Education 1/Anatomy & Physiology
PROGRAMS
AGRICULTURE
Horticultural Science
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION
CAD (Computer Aided Design) & Animation
Construction Trades
ARTS, AV TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION
Graphic Design
Radio & Television
BUSINESS & MARKETING
Marketing & Sales
Strategic Marketing Internship/Field Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Early Childhood Education
Education Professions
HEALTH SCIENCES
Dental Careers
Health Science Education I
Health Science Education II Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
HOSPITALITY & HUMAN SERVICES
Cosmetology Professional Services
Culinary Arts & Hospitality
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computer Tech Support
MANUFACTURING
Electrical Maintenance Technology
Energy Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology
Precision Machining
Welding Technology
PUBLIC SAFETY
Criminal Justice I
Criminal Justice II
Emergency Medical Services
Fire & Rescue Services
TRANSPORTATION
Automotive Technology
Diesel Technology
VETERINARY
Veterinary Careers
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Nursing Harper College, Illinois
- Moraine Valley Community College, Illinois
- Purdue University @ Lafayette
- Pre-Veterinary
- Ball State University
- Purdue University
- Veterinary Assistant
- Usually on-the-job training
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician
- Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinarian
- And Many More…
INSTRUCTOR
KRISTINA HALLBERG
V.A.L.E. IN VALPARAISO
Ms. Hallberg is one of the Veterinary Careers instructors, and is at the VALE facility. She grew up on a farm which gave her a love for animals, and has shown cattle for 7 years at the Porter County Fair. She performed an independent study at Harcourt Learning Center for a Veterinary Assistant, and has also worked at Southlane Veterinary Hospital for 3 years as a receptionist, Veterinary Assistant, and Kennel Assistant. She has also worked for McAfee Animal Hospital and has a thriving pet-sitting business. and ran her pet-sitting business.
In her free time, she enjoys anything outside as well as being with friends and family.
