District 214's Veterinary Science program has grown by leaps and bounds since its creation five years ago. The Agriculture Career Pathway, housed at Rolling Meadows High School, created the first-ever NCAA approved Agricultural Biology class in Illinois. Six additional courses have created a dual pathway for students to explore: they can focus on animals in the Veterinary Science opportunities and plants in the Food Science pathway.
The Veterinary Science pathway provides knowledge and skills for students who want to pursue careers as agricultural and food science technicians, animal breeders and trainers, farm workers, fishing and forestry workers, food science technicians, veterinarians and veterinary technicians. It provides opportunities for mentorships, internships, microinternships and a Veterinary Assistant certification through Harper College.