To help celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week, the School of Veterinary Technology will host its annual Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Veterinary Technology Center, 12376 Ulmerton Road, Largo.
Members of the public are invited to the event, where they can tour the state-of-the-art facility, learn about programs and career options, meet faculty, and explore a “day in the life” of a veterinary technician.
The event will feature many hands-on activities, such as the opportunity to examine blood samples under a microscope and observe cat clicker training. Additional presentations will be held on pet care and nutrition, avian and exotic species.
Pets will also be available for adoption.
Vendors will include: St. Petersburg College’s International Programs, Animal Lovers Dream Rescue, Avian & Exotics, Animal Services, Humane Society, SPCA, Operation Snip, Paws for Veterans (service dog demo), Dog Tag Heroes, Southeastern Guide Dogs, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Therapy Dogs International, Student Veteran’s Association, Vet Tech Society (VTS), Florida Veterinary Technicians Association (FVTA) and PSTA (SPC Rides Free).
My daughter is very interested in the Vet Tech program and is also in high school. I am scheduled to work, but looking for someone to shift trade with me so that I could attend with her. Is this an annual event? Will another open house be held? and if so, when?
I would love to send you a packet of information. Please email me at white.ginny@spcollege.edu your daughter’s name, email address, & phone number. Ginny White, Sr. Administrative Services Specialist to the Dean of Veterinary Technology.