The Animal Science and Research program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities within the animal care industry and agricultural sciences.  It also helps guide learners to postsecondary opportunities.  Students learn through hands-on experiences from the animals in the classroom, offsite visits to local businesses, discussions and presentations from industry professionals and personal projects they develop.

• Operate hands-on in the classroom to become proficient in animal handling techniques and other components of small animal care including diagnostic and preventative care.
• Identify animal welfare concerns and the importance of this in our community and within the animal industry, including food science.
• Explore the anatomy and physiology of animals across species and learn how their body systems impact health, growth and performance.
• Learn why preserving agriculture is so important for our future.
• Learn about agricultural leadership including the importance of communication on sensitive topics.
• Tour and job shadow at veterinary hospitals and large animal facilities and discover the vast career opportunities in the animal industry.
• Opportunities within FFA to grow and develop strong personal characteristics and build lasting relationships.

What We Do

• Partner with educational and industrial institutions for advanced learning and employment opportunities
• Integrate skills needed in the workplace into classroom and laboratory instruction

This program is available to students in their junior and/or senior year for three hours a day

Program Sponsors

• American Royal
• Dechra Pharmaceuticals
• ABS Scientific Consulting
• GD Farm LLC
• Kansas State University

 Professional Organizations

• American Royal
• John Deere
• Mission Veterinary Emergency and Speciality
• Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
• Kansas FFA

Student Organizations

• FFA - Future Farmers of America
• SkillsUSA
• Youth for the Quality Care of Animals