[1] The College harbors a Reverence for Life philosophy towards Veterinary Medicine and supports that no animal should be harmed for the sake of education and therefore relies on several strategies to adhere to this commitment.

Studies have shown that, when appropriately scaffolded, PBL can enhance long-term retention and adaptability in learners, particularly in professional and medical education programs.

Some evidence supports the effectiveness of interprofessional education in advancing collaborative practice and addressing complex health challenges, though further research is needed to establish its long-term impact.

This pet hospital, which was open to the community, focused on providing primary care services such as vaccinations, spaying and neutering, microchipping, surgery, dental exams and cleanings, as well as flea, tick and heartworm control.

The hospital is housed in a 6,000 square-foot facility on campus, and provides first and second year students with early exposure to clinical care.

This includes the on-campus Pet Health Center (Pomona, CA), off-campus Spay and Neuter Center (Located in the Los Angeles City East Valley Animal Shelter Los Angeles, California), and occasional low-cost mobile services in the form of Veterinary Ambulatory Community Service (VACS).

The program coordinator works closely with local veterinarians and/or owners to take care of transportation and document collection for the pet after its death.