What is expected of me as a student in the Veterinary Technology program?
The biggest expectation of our students is Ward Care. Our students are responsible for the care of the animals that we house in our facility during the Fall and Spring semesters. The students will be expected to care for the animals twice a day during their assigned weeks. Failure to participate in ward care will result in the student failing or being dropped from the courses in which ward care is a requirement. Student will have ward care duties all four semesters while in the program. Students should be aware of this, and make arrangements with employers PRIOR to their weekly assignments. Students will also be prohibited from registering for classes during the designated ward care time to ensure the animals are cared for. Students should also expect to spend extra out of class time during their Surgery and Anesthesia course (last semester in the program). This course requires the students to clean the surgery facilities, and prepare all equipment and supplies for surgery. This can be
