For Charlotte residents, the nearest college awarding doctoral degrees to veterinarians is North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Pre-veterinary bachelor's degree programs and associate degrees in veterinary technology are available right in the Charlotte area, however. The veterinary medical technology program at Gaston College equips graduates with all the skills needed to work in animal health care clinics, veterinary hospitals, zoos and more. For students planning to go to veterinary medical school, the pre-veterinary biology degree at University of North Carolina-Charlotte provides all of the prerequisite courses needed to apply to the College of Veterinary Medicine. If you desire small class sizes or a private college setting, you may prefer the pre-medical program at Queens University, the bachelors in pre-medical studies at Pfeiffer University, or Wake Forest University's pre-health professions program. If you choose to go on to veterinary school, the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine contains departments in clinical sciences, population health, and pathobiology.
The state of North Carolina Labor Market Information Division predicts 2.2% annual job growth for veterinarians and 3.18% annual job growth for veterinary technologists and technicians in the greater Charlotte metropolitan area through 2012.
Veterinary Schools, Programs & Courses
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Why Charlotte is a Great Place to Study Veterinary
Charlotte is a great place to have a pet, and cities that are good for pets are good for veterinarians. Fans can bring their dogs to the Dog Day Game of the Charlotte Knights baseball team. McAlpine Creek Community Park, with eight miles of dog-friendly trails and an off-leash area called Ray's Fetching Meadow is one of six dog-friendly parks in Charlotte. With 60 North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association-recognized animal hospitals in the county, there are plenty of opportunities for veterinary professionals seeking work.
Other Resources for Veterinary Education and Careers in Charlotte
For Charlotte residents, the nearest college awarding doctoral degrees to veterinarians is North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Pre-veterinary bachelor's degree programs and associate degrees in veterinary technology are available right in the Charlotte area, however. The veterinary medical technology program at Gaston College equips graduates with all the skills needed to work in animal health care clinics, veterinary hospitals, zoos and more. For students planning to go to veterinary medical school, the pre-veterinary biology degree at University of North Carolina-Charlotte provides all of the prerequisite courses needed to apply to the College of Veterinary Medicine. If you desire small class sizes or a private college setting, you may prefer the pre-medical program at Queens University, the bachelors in pre-medical studies at Pfeiffer University, or Wake Forest University's pre-health professions program. If you choose to go on to veterinary school, the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine contains departments in clinical sciences, population health, and pathobiology.
