Pre-Veterinary
Veterinarians are medical professions that diagnose and treat illness in animals and protect humans by studying zoonotic diseases that can affect both humans and animals. As a veterinarian, you will diagnose and treat sick and injured animals, either from your own private practice, in the field or in more specialized locations, such as zoos, racetracks and laboratories. You will also advise owners on proper care of their pets or livestock.
Concordia University, Nebraska’s pre-veterinary program will prepare you for veterinary school and your ultimate career as a vet with science courses in biology, zoology and chemistry. Concordia also prepares you for success with an excellent, Christ-centered liberal arts education; you’ll study general math, humanities and business courses to increase your critical thinking, time management and research skills, so you can manage your own practice or find the career of your choice in the veterinary field.
Help animals stay healthy and happy!
Program Highlights
WHY STUDY PRE-VETERINARY AT CONCORDIA?
At Concordia University, Nebraska, you will receive a liberal arts background in chemistry, biology and the physical sciences needed to succeed in veterinary school. As a pre-vet student at Concordia, you’ll get hands-on lab experience, cadaver dissection and mentoring from expert science faculty. You’ll also have the opportunity to intern and job-shadow with local veterinarians so you get the experience you need to be successful in your career.
Accreditation
Concordia University, Nebraska is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Degree Goals
A pre-veterinary program graduate from Concordia University, Nebraska will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate traditional and non-traditional cognitive skills, including analytical inquiry, information literacy, quantitative fluency and communicative fluency.
- Communicate ideas successfully, both orally and in writing.
- Analyze problems, critically evaluate information and utilize scientific principles to formulate solutions.
Career Outcomes
Veterinarian
- Practice veterinary medicine in the area of your choice – small animal, farm animal, mixed practice, equine, exotics or feline only, for example
- Monitor the health and wellness of pets and animals, perform surgeries, diagnose illnesses and prescribe medicines
FAQs
You should choose a major that you like.
Most students choose to major in the natural sciences, like biology or chemistry, but you should major in a subject that you’re interested in and pursue the extracurricular activities that back up your interests.
Most vet schools expect applicants to have spent some time shadowing or interning with a veterinarian. Working alongside a vet will give you insight into the veterinary field and can also help you network and form important relationships to help you further your career. Concordia’s career services can help you find an internship that works with your class schedule.
Related Programs
Biology
With a degree in biology from Concordia Nebraska, you will be prepared to begin a career in the biological sciences right away, or to continue your education in graduate, medical, dental or veterinary school. As a biology major at Concordia, you learn essential skills such as time management and mastering complex material, as well as studying more in-depth topics such as microbiology, human anatomy and immunology to give you the knowledge you need to be successful in the field of biology.
Chemistry
A degree in chemistry from Concordia University, Nebraska expands your understanding of general chemistry and gives you the practical, hands-on experience you need to continue a career in chemistry after graduation. Your classroom and chemistry lab experience will help you on your journey to use your passion for chemistry to serve in healthcare, industry, research and more.
Physical Science
A degree in physical science from Concordia University, Nebraska will give you an interdisciplinary background in the physical sciences including physics, chemistry and math. Many students choose a physical science major as a broad-based education because they want to teach high school science, chemistry or physics, and a bachelor’s degree in physical science can help equip you with the comprehensive physical science skills you need to educate your future students.
1 Recent graduates attending graduate school or employed within six months of graduation.