To educate future academicians and research scientists by involving graduate students and residents in high quality teaching and research programs. To provide continuing education, extension services, and consultation for veterinarians and the citizens of Ohio. The college is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Return to top of page Careers Veterinary medical practice is constantly changing and many new opportunities are available. Specialization after receiving the DVM degree is becoming more common.
Veterinarians can specialize by species, such as food animal, companion animal, or equine practice.
In addition, there is discipline specialization, including cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, theriogenology, ophthalmology, and surgery. Specialization requires 3-5 years of formal education after attaining the DVM degree. Public health Public health instruction is part of the veterinary medical curriculum, and veterinarians serve in public health positions, such as health commissioner and director of environmental health. They participate with other health professions in public health programs at the city, county, state, national, and international levels. Their primary mission is to protect and promote human health through such activities as ensuring a wholesome meat and milk supply, eliminating environmental hazards, and preventing infectious and noninfectious diseases.