{"id":1590,"date":"2026-10-06T10:47:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/?page_id=1590"},"modified":"2026-10-15T12:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T16:46:38","slug":"animal-and-veterinary-science-b-s1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/animal-and-veterinary-science-b-s1\/","title":{"rendered":"URI AVS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Animal and Veterinary Science, B.S.<\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"AST BS\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-ast-bs\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-296\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-296\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/animal-and-veterinary-science-b-s\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-298\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-298\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/animal-and-veterinary-science-b-s\/animal-science-option\/\">Animal Science Option<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-383\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-383\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/animal-and-veterinary-science-b-s\/pre-veterinary-option\/\">Pre-Veterinary Option<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-297\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-297\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/animal-and-veterinary-science-b-s\/careers\/\">Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-509\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-509\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/animal-and-veterinary-science-b-s\/minor\/\">Minor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Study Animal and Veterinary Science at URI?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Science at the University of Rhode Island prepares students for careers caring for, managing, and studying animals \u2014 from livestock and companion animals to species at zoos, aquariums, and research facilities. Students choose one of two tracks: Animal Science or Pre-Veterinary. What sets URI apart is Peckham Farm, a working teaching farm within walking distance of the residence halls, where students work hands-on with animals beginning in their first semester.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:63px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choose Your Track<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Animal Science:<\/strong> Coursework in animal nutrition, anatomy and physiology, behavior, and disease in both large and small animals, preparing students for careers in zoos and aquariums, research labs, farms, and classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pre-Veterinary:<\/strong> Pre-vet courses and advising from a veterinarian prepare students for veterinary school or graduate programs in animal physiology and health. About 75 percent of URI students who apply to veterinary school are admitted to at least one program on their first attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-On Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Peckham Farm, all four years:<\/strong> Students start working with animals in their first semester and continue in farm-based labs throughout the program, gaining experience with sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internships for credit:<\/strong> Up to 12 credits of animal internships count toward the degree. Students intern at veterinary clinics, zoos, aquariums, and with dog trainers \u2014 including internships open only to URI students \u2014 as well as at Peckham Farm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Undergraduate research:<\/strong> Faculty research spans livestock health and growth, zoo animals, and companion animals, and their labs offer opportunities for undergraduates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zoo and Aquarium Science Certificate:<\/strong> This 12-credit undergraduate certificate prepares students to care for exotic animals in zoos and aquariums, with coursework at Roger Williams Park Zoo and a required zoo or aquarium internship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summer research fellowships:<\/strong> Through the CELS Summer Research Fellowship, students spend the summer on paid research or outreach projects with faculty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Our Graduates Go<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URI Animal and Veterinary Science graduates work in zoos and aquariums, veterinary hospitals, research labs, farms, and schools, and continue to veterinary schools across the U.S. and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Careers include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Veterinarian (after veterinary school)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zookeeper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal trainer and marine mammal trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal care specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large animal laboratory animal technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laboratory technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal nutrition scientist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle and high school science or agriculture teacher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Employers that have hired our graduates<\/strong> include Mystic Aquarium, New England Aquarium, Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Maryland Zoo, Capron Park Zoo, Massachusetts General Hospital and Tufts University (livestock research), and veterinary hospitals including Washington County Animal Hospital, Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, Norwichtown Veterinary Hospital, Foster Veterinary Clinic, and Coventry Animal Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Veterinary schools our graduates attend<\/strong> include Cornell University, Tufts University, the University of Pennsylvania, Ohio State University, Purdue University, Colorado State University, Texas A&amp;M University, Iowa State University, the University of Florida, Louisiana State University, Western University of Health Sciences, the University of Prince Edward Island (Atlantic Veterinary College), Ross University, St. George&#8217;s University, and the University of Glasgow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animal and Veterinary Science, B.S. 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