Would you love a career working with small and companion animals? The Small Animal Science major at Delaware Valley University opens the door to many career paths working with small animals, from conservation and wildlife management to research, zoo and aquarium management, and graduate or veterinary school.
Why Study Small Animal Science at DelVal?
- You will get a broad background in life sciences with classes that focus specifically on small animals and biotechnology.
- You will have hands-on learning in with animals starting in your first year.
- You will learn in state-of-the-art laboratories and on our 1,000 acres of living laboratories.
- You will learn about small animal handling and care, disease, behavior, nutrition, training, husbandry and management.
- DelVal’s award winning Experience360 program provides valuable internship experiences and much more, including exploration of careers you are considering, and opportunities for leadership, student research and community service.
- You will graduate with real-world experience on your resume and will be prepared to launch your career or matriculate to graduate or veterinary school.
SMALL ANIMAL SCIENCE AT-A-GLANCE
Our small animal science program can prepare you for a wide variety of careers. You will find opportunities including wildlife biology, conservation, game management, zoo or aquarium management, biomedical research, pharmaceutical research, wildlife rehabilitation, and much more.
Core Small Animal Science Courses:
- Animal Behavior
- People and Animals
- Canine Behavior and Training
- Clinical Pathology
- Pathology and Disease of Small Animals
- Introduction to Small Animal Management
- Animal Nutrition
- Companion Animals
- Small Animal Research Techniques
- Student Research
Possible minors:
- Biochemistry or Chemistry
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Large Animal (Production) Science
- One Health Communication
- Policy Studies
- Psychology
- Writing
Much More Than an Internship Program
The Experience360 Program gives you the opportunity to apply classroom lessons to real-world experiences in the field of small animal science. In addition to valuable internships, E360 includes career exploration including hiring trends and salaries, opportunities for student research, week-long study abroad, leadership development and community service.
About our Allman Small Animal Science Lab
About our Mandell Small Animal Science Lab
I needed a school that would help me become the best version of myself and help my dreams become a reality. DelVal was that school.”
Office Location: Feldman Hall
POV of Small Animal Science Students
