About the 4-H Veterinary Science Project
Learn all about animal health care and animal anatomy and physiology, as well as careers in the veterinary science field!
Questions?
Contact the Marion County 4-H office:
marion4h@purdue.edu
317-275-9305
Veterinary Science Project Manuals
You can learn more about veterinary science by completing one of the project activity guides, based on your skill level:
- Veterinary 1: From Airedales to Zebras
- Veterinary 2: All Systems Go!
- Veterinary 3: On the Cutting Edge
- Veterinary Group Activity Helper's Guide
Project manuals may also be available to purchase at the Marion County Extension office, and older editions of manuals (if available) are free. Contact us to ask about availability!
Showcasing What You’ve Learned
You can create a poster or notebook project exhibit to showcase what you’ve learned while working on your project. Project exhibits are submitted for judging at the annual Marion County 4-H Showcase.
Exhibit Guidelines
- Veterinary science project exhibit guidelines for 4-H members grades 3-12
- Marion County 4-H poster exhibit guidelines and tips
- A reference list must be included with your poster or notebook.
Score Cards
Advancing to the State Fair
- Yes! Veterinary science project exhibits from 4-H members grades 3 and up may advance to the State Fair.
Cloverbuds (Grades K-2)
Exhibits
- Research a topic related to veterinary science and then present a poster about what you learned to educate others. Ideas include: what a veterinarian does, visiting a veterinarian’s office, about an exotic animal (e.g., elephant, penguin, alligator), or signs that your animal is sick. A reference list must be included with your poster or notebook.
- Cloverbud projects are for exhibition only (not judged), so there are no score cards, and exhibits are not eligible to advance to the State Fair.
More Veterinary Science Project Resources
- See Indiana 4-H’s veterinary science project page for more resources.