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SPC Vet Tech celebrates 5th Annual Open House event Oct. 26

SPC Veterinary Technology Open House

Join us at SPC’s School of Veterinary Technology at the 5th Annual Open House from 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Vet Tech Center, 12376 Ulmerton Road, Largo.

The event is a popular one at SPC and has drawn hundreds of participants in past years.

Open House activities
Vet Tech Open House
Vet Tech Open House

Members of the public are invited to tour the state-of-the-art facility; learn about programs options and career opportunities; meet the programs’ dean, faculty, staff and advisors; interact through Veterinary Technician activities; and visit vendor tables to learn about a variety of topics and services available to pet owners.

Some of the many hands-on activities will include the opportunity to perform CPR on pets, examine blood samples under a microscope,  and observe cat clicker training.

Meet with vendors to learn more about:

  • Career opportunities for Vet Techs
  • Avian & Exotics
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet nutrition
  • Service animals
  • Florida’s Emergency Animal Response Coalition
  • End of life services for pets and grief counseling
Who will be there?

SPC Vet Tech Open HouseVendors will include the following and more –

  • Animal Luvr’s Dream Rescue
  • Big Cat Rescue
  • BluePearl Veterinary Partners
  • Care Credit
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium
  • DOG Gone Gorgeous Dog Grooming
  • Donte’s Den
  • Florida Parrot Rescue
  • Helping Hands Pet Hospice
  • Hill’s Pet Nutrition
  • Humane Society of Pinellas
  • Lap of Love
  • Operation Snip
  • Pinellas County Animal Services
  • Pet Angel Memorial Center
  • PetEssence – Companion Animal Loss Support
  • Purina
  • SARC
  • Southeastern Guide Dogs
  • SPCA
  • The Pet Loss Center
  • Val’s Dog Tags
  • Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance of Pinellas County
RSVP today or get more information

Please RSVP online at spcollege.edu/survey/21837 or call 727-302-6720.

Vet Tech degrees at SPC

SPC offers both an on-campus and online Veterinary Technology A.S. Degree as well as a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology. Also available through SPC is the Veterinary Practice Management Certificate.