Veterinary Science
We speak for creatures who can't speak for themselves
Participate in LIVE surgeries! We do surgeries in our classroom 2-3 days each week! Students participate in putting the animal under anesthesia, monitoring them throughout their procedure and recovering them from their surgery. | Advocate and care for rescue animals! We work closely with rescue partners in the area. Students learn the struggle these animals face and how to support and be their voice! | Get out and WORK in local veterinary clinics! Students can go out on early job placement starting October of their senior year. We have vet clinics ready for our students to apply! |
Participate in LIVE surgeries!
Advocate and care for rescue animals!

What do most of the students who graduate from the vet science program do after high-school?
We have also had students who do not attend college who immediately went onto work in industry as a veterinary assistants, go onto grooming and/or animal training school.
What am I qualified to do after graduation?
What qualities should an incoming student have?
- Passion for animals and their medical care
- Team-Player, ability to work closely with others
- Positive Attitude
- Strong Work Ethic
- Strong Study Skills
- Willingness to work in high-pressure environments
Student Highlight: Kara Siders Kara is a current senior in the Warren County Career Center's Veterinary Science Program. Kara was chosen as an early placement student for the Humane Association of Warren County. She shadows the veterinarian there and assists him in surgery and medical care of homeless and adoptable pets. Kara competed at the state level for Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and qualified for Nationals! | Student Highlight: Emily Matthews Emily is a graduate in the Warren County Career Center's Veterinary Science Program. Emily is currently at Salt Run Veterinary Clinic in Maineville working as a veterinary assistant. At her clinic, Emily is able to expand upon and sharpen the skills she learned in class! Emily currently attends Wilmington College and plans to continue onto Ohio State after her bachelor's degree to complete her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. | Student Highlight: Brooke Stange Brooke is a current senior in the Warren County Career Center's Veterinary Science Program. Brooke was chosen as an early placement student for Four Paws Animal Hospital. She shadows the veterinarians, assistants, and techs as she rotates through working pharmacy and filling prescriptions, surgery, and appointments. Brooke plans to go to Florida-Atlantic University next year to become a marine biologist! |
Student Highlight: Kara Siders
Student Highlight: Emily Matthews
Student Highlight: Brooke Stange

About Mrs. Peloe:
Veterinary Science Program Instructor
I am a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
I have my bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Cincinnati, but I started at Xavier University. I am currently going to school online to get my Masters in Education.
I worked full-time to support myself while going to college.
I have worked with animals as tiny as Crickets to as large as Manatees
I have worked at 5 different vet clinics. I started out working as a kennel assistant at 15 years old. My most recent job was the hospital manager and charge nurse (head veterinary technician)
I have worked at the Cincinnati Zoo
I have worked at PetSmart
I have worked in a pharmacy and for a clinical research organization
I founded a successful dog rescue and rescued over 300 dogs in just 2 years.
About Ms. Bellotti:
Veterinary Science Program Assistant
I graduated from WCCC’s veterinary science program
I currently attend distance learning program at St. Petersburg College to become an RVT
I have worked at 3 different horse stables over the past 8 years
I have worked in small animal medicine
I have worked in an exotic practice
I volunteer with local animal rescues/shelters
I currently work in a general small animal practice