Animal and Veterinary Science

Although it is not required for degree completion, students are encouraged to participate in internship opportunities to expand their learning. Work at the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory right on campus. Gain on the job experience at one of UW’s state research stations. Intern with UW’s own Cowboy Branded Meats program, the National Western Stock Show and other animal and agricultural organizations.

Get involved and get experience in one or more of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 30 student groups. Groups like the Food Science Club, the Livestock Judging Team, the Rodeo Club, the Wool Judging Team, the pre-vet club, the Ranch Horse Team and the Shotgun Team are always eager to welcome new students who want to be involved outside of the classroom.

Take advantage of UW’s remarkable facilities that include the only wool-scouring train on a college campus, the 47,500- square-foot Cliff and Martha Hansen Teaching Arena, the Laramie Research & Extension Center with its large-capacity livestock pens, a state-inspected meat lab, the Wyoming State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and modern research labs.

Work with professors conducting research in areas such as animal nutrition, reproductive biology, livestock production systems, diseases of food animals and wildlife, and meat science and food technology. Undergraduate research can prepare students for future academic endeavors, including our competitive graduate and advanced degree programs.