Welcome to the Animal and Veterinary Science Department

The Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department (AVS) at Clemson University in upstate South Carolina is a part of the College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences. Our department has been a part of Clemson's agricultural program since the early 1900´s. We have 18 faculty, 4 Extension specialists, and associates assisted by a staff of 11.

The curriculum in AVS provides students with a broad understanding of scientific principles and the application of these principles to scientific, technical, and business phases of livestock and poultry production, processing, and marketing. Hands-on instruction is emphasized, and students are given many opportunities to work with animals.

The faculty are engaged in teaching, research and Extension activities serving animal agriculture.

Bragging Points

• More students are accepted into veterinary schools than from any other department, college, or university in South Carolina.
• We have a dynamic, engaged faculty with low student/faculty ratios, hands-on advising, extensive involvement in Creative Inquiry and other undergraduate research, teaching, and Extension opportunities.
• Convenient, safe, and biosecure access to Clemson University animal farms for instruction, training, research, and work experiences.

Undergraduate Program • Graduate Program