{"id":16417,"date":"2025-08-15T16:35:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T21:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/ftbend4h\/?page_id=16417"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:03:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:03:46","slug":"fbc-4-h-veterinary-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/ftbend4h\/all-about-us\/4-h-clubs\/fbc-4-h-veterinary-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Bend County 4-H Veterinary Science"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Club<\/h1>\n

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What We Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Texas 4-H Veterinary Science Certificate Program (VSCP) is a nationally recognized curriculum that
\nprepares youth for careers in veterinary medicine. Through hands-on learning and mentorship, students
\ngain the skills and experience needed to become Certified Veterinary Assistants.<\/p>\n

Program Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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– 225 hours of supervised veterinary apprenticeship <\/span><\/p>\n

-200 instructional hours (completed via independent study)<\/span><\/p>\n

– Industry-based certification through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension<\/span><\/p>\n

– Flexible learning: in-school, after-school, or independent study<\/span><\/p>\n

– Opportunities to compete in the Veterinary Science Skill-a-Thon<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Join?<\/strong>
\n– Explore real-world veterinary careers
\n– Build leadership and life skills
\n– Earn a certificate that sets you apart for college or work
\n– Be part of a fun, supportive 4-H community<\/p>\n

Who Can Join?<\/strong>
\n– Students in 8th-12th grade
\n– Must be enrolled in 4-H
\n– Passionate about animals and learning<\/p>\n

Club Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
Club Manager<\/strong><\/td>\nPhone<\/strong><\/td>\nEmail<\/strong><\/td>\nMeeting Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Robert Perez<\/p>\n

Jose Cavazos<\/td>\n

<\/td>\njocavazos@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/td>\nFort Bend County Extension Office, Conference Room<\/p>\n

1402 Band Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Meeting Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st Tuesday of the Month at 6:30pm; FBC Extension Office, Conference Room (1402 Band Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471)<\/h3>\n

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4-H Veterinary Science Certificate Program<\/a><\/h2>\n

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FBC 4-H Veterinary Science Club Officer Applications<\/h2>\n

Club Officer Position Application 2026-2027 <\/a><\/p>\n

FBC 4-H Veterinary Science Club Officer Applications are NOW OPEN for the following positions:<\/p>\n