Veterinary Sciences | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSpeaking

Knowledge

BiologyMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performi
Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.

Technology

Document management softwareMedical softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Ambu bagsAngiography cathetersAnimal catching polesAnimal electrocardiograph ECG unitsAnimal snaresArterial line cathetersArthroscopic surgical equipmentAspiration cathetersAutomated chemistry analyzersAutomated microbial identification systemsAvian restrainersBandage scissorsBarcode scannersBattery-operated orthopedic drillsBenchtop centrifuges

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium29-1131.00	Veterinarians	title_inference	$125,510 median$212,890 top	+9.61%	830

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Clinical program leadership — design, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive veterinary service programs across multiple departments or practice locations within a large animal health organization.
Organizational health policy — establish evidence-based standards of care, clinical governance frameworks, and quality-assurance systems that set practice-wide benchmarks across a veterinary health network.
Strategic workforce development — recruit, mentor, and evaluate veterinary teams, building technical and professional competencies aligned with organizational growth in a multi-site or academic institution.
Public health and One Health advocacy — lead initiatives connecting animal, human, and environmental health at regional or national levels, influencing policy through collaboration with government and research bodies.
Research and innovation leadership — direct clinical or translational research programs, securing funding and translating outcomes into new diagnostic or therapeutic approaches for the veterinary profession.
Zoonotic disease policy formulation — develop and communicate institutional or regional response frameworks for emerging zoonotic threats, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across public health and veterinary sectors.
Advanced specialist education — design curricula, supervise residency programs, and set examination standards for specialist training in an accredited veterinary school or professional organization.
Financial and operational stewardship — oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and technology investment decisions to ensure the sustainability and growth of a large veterinary enterprise.
Industry and regulatory engagement — represent organizational or professional interests in standard-setting bodies, regulatory agencies, or veterinary associations to shape profession-wide policy and ethical guidelines.
Executive client and stakeholder relations — cultivate and maintain high-level partnerships with agricultural producers, government agencies, pharmaceutical industry partners, and academic collaborators to advance the organization's mission and impact.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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