Fwd: Online classes offered in the Spring semester for undergraduate students interested in Veterinary Medicine
Ellen Hostert
From: Brian Beal <bb...@maine.edu>
Date: Mon, Oct 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Subject: Fwd: Online classes offered in the Spring semester for undergraduate students interested in Veterinary Medicine
To: Ellen Hostert <ehos...@maine.edu>, Gayle Kraus <gkr...@maine.edu>, Gerry Zegers <gze...@maine.edu>, William Otto <willia...@maine.edu>, Eric Jones <eric....@maine.edu>, Kathryn Anderson <kathryn....@maine.edu>
From: Larkin,Patrick M <pmla...@ufl.edu>
Date: Mon, Oct 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Subject: Online classes offered in the Spring semester for undergraduate students interested in Veterinary Medicine
To: bb...@maine.edu <bb...@maine.edu>
Good morning. I was hoping you could forward the below information to undergraduate students at your school who have an interest in the veterinary field.
At the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine we are offering a few exciting online courses in the upcoming Spring semester that are specifically geared towards undergraduate students planning careers in Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Technical Programs. Undergraduate students at other colleges and universities can sign up for these 3 credit classes. We also offer several online graduate level classes as well.
For the Spring term, classes at the University of Florida run from January 12TH -April 22nd. *Note that we would be willing to shift back the start date of the classes for a student if Spring classes at one’s home Institution start at a later time.
The Cat Class (VME-3002) is an online undergraduate course where students will learn about number of topics, including anatomy, neuroscience, urology, endocrinology, reproduction, various feline medical case studies, shelter medicine, and health of the cat.
The Dog Class (VME-3001) is an online undergraduate course where students will be introduced to a number of topics, including evolution, domestication, anatomy, biology, role in society, physiology, behavior, and health of the dog.
The Horse Course (VME-4906) is an online undergraduate course that covers many important topics in the domesticated equine field including reproduction, anatomy, the musculoskeletal system, GI physiology, preventative health care, as well as current research.
Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues is offered in two versions: an online undergraduate course (VME-4013) and a graduate level course (VME-6011). These classes are both designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the natural history, anatomy, physiology, behavior and common health issues of aquatic species: whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions, manatees, sea turtles, crocodilians, fish and invertebrates.
Sea Turtle Medicine & Rehabilitation (VME-6015) Students that take this graduate course will gain foundational knowledge in sea turtle biology, anatomy, and physiology and how these factor into the clinical care and management of sea turtles during rescue events and in rehabilitation settings. Relevant case studies will be used to supplement each learning module topic to provide students with real-world examples of clinical applications in sea turtle medicine. *You need to be a post-baccaluarette student to sign up for this course
If you are interested in taking one or several of the classes, registration is now open for the Spring semester.
Email Dr. Iske Larkin (ivla...@ufl.edu) if you have any questions about the Aquatic’s Classes and Dr. Patrick Larkin (pmla...@ufl.edu) if you have any other questions about the Cat, Dog, & Horse Classes.
Dr. Patrick Larkin, PhD
Director, UF PreVet Online Program
Technical Administrator, Visual Guides of Animal Reproduction database
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
2015 SW 16th Ave
Gainesville, Florida 32610
pmla...@ufl.edu
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Ellen Hostert
From: Larkin,Patrick M <pmla...@ufl.edu>
Date: Fri, Oct 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Subject: Online classes offered in the Spring semester for undergraduate students interested in Veterinary Medicine
Good morning. I was hoping you could forward the below information to undergraduate students at your school who have an interest in the veterinary field.
At the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine we are offering a few exciting online courses in the upcoming Spring semester that are specifically geared towards undergraduate students planning careers in Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Technical Programs. Undergraduate students at other colleges and universities can sign up for these 3 credit classes. We also offer several online graduate level classes as well.
For the Spring term, classes at the University of Florida run from January 12TH -April 22nd. *Note that we would be willing to shift back the start date of the classes for a student if Spring classes at one’s home Institution start at a later time.
The Cat Class (VME-3002) is an online undergraduate course where students will learn about number of topics, including anatomy, neuroscience, urology, endocrinology, reproduction, various feline medical case studies, shelter medicine, and health of the cat.
The Dog Class (VME-3001) is an online undergraduate course where students will be introduced to a number of topics, including evolution, domestication, anatomy, biology, role in society, physiology, behavior, and health of the dog.
The Horse Course (VME-4906) is an online undergraduate course that covers many important topics in the domesticated equine field including reproduction, anatomy, the musculoskeletal system, GI physiology, preventative health care, as well as current research.
Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues is offered in two versions: an online undergraduate course (VME-4013) and a graduate level course (VME-6011). These classes are both designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the natural history, anatomy, physiology, behavior and common health issues of aquatic species: whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions, manatees, sea turtles, crocodilians, fish and invertebrates.
Sea Turtle Medicine & Rehabilitation (VME-6015) Students that take this graduate course will gain foundational knowledge in sea turtle biology, anatomy, and physiology and how these factor into the clinical care and management of sea turtles during rescue events and in rehabilitation settings. Relevant case studies will be used to supplement each learning module topic to provide students with real-world examples of clinical applications in sea turtle medicine. *You need to be a post-baccaluarette student to sign up for this course
If you are interested in taking one or several of the classes, registration is now open for the Spring semester.
Email Dr. Iske Larkin (ivla...@ufl.edu) if you have any questions about the Aquatic’s Classes and Dr. Patrick Larkin (pmla...@ufl.edu) if you have any other questions about the Cat, Dog, & Horse Classes.
Dr. Patrick Larkin, PhD
Director, UF PreVet Online Program
Technical Administrator, Visual Guides of Animal Reproduction database
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
2015 SW 16th Ave
Gainesville, Florida 32610
pmla...@ufl.edu
Stay Connected with our Program:
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