Program details and sample curriculum

The Veterinary Business Management major combines scientific coursework—essential for veterinary school—with powerful business training designed to launch your future practice. 

Whether you dream of owning an animal clinic or managing a cutting-edge agricultural enterprise, this degree equips you with the tools to succeed. Dive into classes like Small Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Agricultural Law, and Marketing Agricultural Products—all tailored to the unique world of veterinary care. 

It’s the perfect blend of science and strategy to turn your love for animals into a lifelong profession.

We offer undergraduate research opportunities!

As AI transforms industries, AAEC is exploring how it can enhance research and education. Hannah Kwan ’25, a recent graduate in animal science and agribusiness, tackled real-world questions using AI.

“I wanted to see how AI could help us learn, not just give answers. It helps simplify complex topics and support deeper understanding.”

Kwan’s research addressed the following questions:

• How do tariffs impact the veterinary industry?
• How do owner habits affect cat obesity?

Read more: >> aaec.vt.edu/news/articles/kwan-spring2025.html

Sample curriculum

• Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship: Development and operation of a small business, including concepts and principles such as franchising, business plans, capital acquisition, and more.
• Marketing Agricultural Products: Structure of the agricultural marketing system with emphasis on factors determining farm-level prices.
• Principles of Biology: Emphasizes biological principles through investigative exercises and collaborative learning.
• Foundations of Agribusiness: Introduction to the primary management tools as they relate to farm production enterprises and agribusinesses. 
• Principles and concepts of preparing farm and agribusiness financial statements and their analysis. Application of budgeting and risk management.
• Analytical Methods in Applied Economics: Quantitative methods used in applied empirical economic analysis, including simple and multiple regression, estimation and application of elasticity, decision analysis, economic simulations, linear programming, and risk analysis. Analysis using spreadsheets stressed.
• Organic Chemistry: Structure, stereochemistry, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds.

TOTAL Credits = 122 credits
Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions
Individual programs depend on transfer credits, if applicable