Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who Works in a Veterinary Hospital?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify and interpret what veterinarians do and why we take our pets to the veterinary hospital. Students discuss various things that veterinarians do to help pets stay healthy and complete an activity about the various...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Visit to the Vet

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars identify the differences and similarities between doctors for humans and veterinarians. Students draw a pet's visit to the veterinarian's office and a person's visit to a doctor's office. Young scholars describe exactly...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a typical day at work for a veterinary technician. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Primary
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor: Ssep: Ben S. Turner, Dvm, Riverside Veterinarian Hospital

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page interviews with a veterinarian and discusses his career in depth. Touches on his decision to become a vet, how he did it, and more. Good site for exploring this career.
Article
Washington State University

Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: Why Do People and Animals Get Cancer More Than They Used To?

For Students 3rd - 8th
A cancer researcher from WSU and a veterinarian from WSU's Veterinary teaching hospital helps Dr. Universe answer this challenging question.