{"id":3302,"date":"2017-04-11T08:40:54","date_gmt":"2017-04-11T12:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/?p=3302"},"modified":"2024-01-30T15:43:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T20:43:38","slug":"happy-national-pet-day-april-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/happy-national-pet-day-april-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy National Pet Day &#8211; April 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Celebrate your beloved\u00a0companions on National Pet Day!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1740.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3304 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1740.jpg\" alt=\"Vet Tech bunny being curious about the camera\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1740.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1740-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1740-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1740-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Let\u2019s talk about the benefits.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Pets can be the best kind of medicine. Several studies show that owning a pet has many benefits. Your pet can help lower your stress levels, alleviate depression, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol. They can also improve your overall mood, help enhance your social skills, and can even decrease the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Studies have even shown when performing a stressful task, individuals felt less stressed with their furry friends by their side. So snuggle your\u00a0pet every day to keep the doctor away!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1797.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3308 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1797.jpg\" alt=\"Vet Tech Reptile in cage\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1797.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1797-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1797-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1797-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not only do your beloved pets decrease your health risks, but they also give you a sense of love and companionship. The bond created by you and your pet becomes fundamental to both your\u00a0well-beings. For example, the meaning of your relationship to your dog is often so strong that they\u00a0may need training to deal with your absence.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;After a bad day, your pet can bring you laughter by doing something funny to brighten up your day.&#8221; &#8211; Kayla Wiley, SPC Vet Tech student and dog and cat owner<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1781.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3306\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1781.jpg\" alt=\"Vet Tech birds in their cage\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1781.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1781-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1781-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1781-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Give your friend a treat because they have earned it.<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spcollege.edu\/degrees-training\/health-sciences-and-veterinary-technology\/veterinary-technology\">St. Petersburg College\u2019s Veterinary Technology A.S. and B.A.S. programs<\/a> provide our students advanced training and preparation for the Vet Tech field. It is also highly accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/ProfessionalDevelopment\/Education\/Accreditation\/Colleges\/Pages\/about-accred.aspx\">Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities<\/a> (CVTEA) of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.avma.org\/\">American Veterinary Medical Association<\/a> (AVMA). \u00a0Recently even Charley Belcher from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fox13news.com\/good-day\">Good Day Tampa Bay by Fox 13<\/a>\u00a0came to see what SPC&#8217;s Vet Tech program is all about.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fox 13 visits SPC Vet Tech Center\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7GrcwfSxvxI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Many of our students enjoy the newly built facility, which includes 32,000 Sq. feet of classrooms, labs, surgery and x-ray suites. Our SPC Veterinary Technology students have the option to take classes online or on campus in our facility, which has been awarded LEED\u00ae Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;We work with our animals on a daily basis. One of my favorite parts of our program is called &#8216;Animal Advocates,&#8217; where every semester we assign ourselves to one of our shelter animals to\u00a0keep company during their stay here at Vet Tech.&#8221; &#8211; Ashlie Koonce, SPC Vet Tech student and dog and cat owner<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1736.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3305\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1736.jpg\" alt=\"Vet Tech Room\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1736.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1736-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1736-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1736-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While in the Vet Tech program we must log hours at external shelters and clinics. If it was not for this requirement, I would have never realized how rewarding being a part of an ER clinic is.&#8221; &#8211; Kasandra Lopez, SPC Vet Tech student and livestock owner<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1815.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3310 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1815.jpg\" alt=\"Adoptable Vet Tech cat\" width=\"566\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1815.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1815-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1815-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1815-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, our Vet Tech program has taken on the initiative of <a href=\"http:\/\/awos.petfinder.com\/shelters\/FL894.html\">pet adoption services<\/a>. The facility has been open since 2011, and over 300 of pets have found a forever home. The program has the very impressive AAHA accreditation which is the highest standard of veterinary medical care. So, take a look at the lovable animals that are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfinder.com\/pet-search?shelter_id=FL894\">available for adoption<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Living in a cage is not a life to live, there are so many shelter animals out there already that would make great loving companions.&#8221; &#8211; Shannon Tormey, SPC Vet Tech student and dog and cat owner<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>The Vet Tech featured pet of the week: Dawn<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/dawn-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3309 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/dawn-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vet Tech's featured pet of the week, Dawn\" width=\"316\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/dawn-2.jpg 316w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/dawn-2-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/dawn-2-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/a>Dawn is a 3-year-old female Pointer who is spayed and up to date on her vaccines. She is good with cats and small dogs. She is active and loves to run and play, and her favorite past time is chasing lizards and birds. She would do well for an active family or one with children 8 years and up.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/awos.petfinder.com\/shelters\/FL894.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about adopting Dawn.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Even in life&#8217;s darkest moments,<br \/>\nthe love of a pet will bring light.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3320 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1774.jpg\" alt=\"Vet Tech birds in their cage\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1774.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1774-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1774-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1774-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1546.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3311 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1498.jpg\" alt=\"Vet Tech bunny that is up for adoption\" width=\"592\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1498.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1498-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1498-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1498-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3329 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1803.jpg\" alt=\"Vet Tech Reptile\" width=\"594\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1803.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1803-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1803-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1803-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1546.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3313 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1546.jpg\" alt=\"One of Vet techs sweet dogs that is up for adoption\" width=\"593\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1546.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1546-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1546-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1546-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3312 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1729.jpg\" alt=\"One of Vet Tech office kitties that is up for adoption\" width=\"596\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1729.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1729-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1729-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/04\/IMG_1729-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate your beloved\u00a0companions on National Pet Day! Let\u2019s talk about the benefits. Pets can be the best kind of medicine. Several studies show that owning a pet has many benefits. Your pet can help lower your stress levels, alleviate depression, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol. 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