Veterinary Mentoring Program: 2016-2017

The Anti-Cruelty Society, in partnership with The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, offers an exciting program for high school students with a serious interest in veterinary medicine or animal science related careers. The Veterinary Mentoring Program is an academic program that introduces students to the many areas of science that they will encounter in veterinary school. Students attend seminars one Saturday a month, at which they explore various topics and learn how clinical science is used to diagnose and treat injury and disease in animals. They also become exposed to what college level course work will be like. Applications are accepted each spring for the following fall. Students must meet the following qualifications: -Students must be enrolled in 10th through 12th grade and have completed at least one biology course. -Students must have at least a 3.00 overall grade point average verified by a teacher or guidance counselor (or equivalent if using a different grading scale). -Students must have a serious interest in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or animal related sciences and a proven aptitude for science. -Students must be able to attend a two hour seminar one Saturday per month at The Anti-Cruelty Society.

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