St Petersburg College – College of Veterinary Nursing
St Petersburg College have just returned from spring break so looking forward to finish the semester strong.
Since our last update we have participated in several events including Southeastern Guide Dog walk a thon in St Pete and Bauder Elementary Science Fair. We will be attending University of Florida Veterinary College Open House on April 6th.
Online students were also able to participate in on campus workshops to complete essential skills including Large Animal, necropsy, lab animal as well as an OFA day where we provided radiographs for certification for New Horizons Guide Dog group.
Trish Gorham, Annette Poirier, Ariel Gilpin and Dr Megan Branham will travel in May to Zimbabwe for another service-learning opportunity. This program focuses on primary wildlife management and conservation initiatives in 3 regions of Zimbabwe, namely Antelope Park (Gweru), Hwange National Park, and Victoria Falls. Any veterinarian or credentialed technician that is interested we still have room to add a couple of people to this trip. Dates are May 25 through June 11. For more information you can contact Trish at gorham.tricia@spcollege.edu
Tricia Gorham MA, CVT
Instructor in Charge
College of Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College | Veterinary Technology Center
727-302-6733 | Gorham.tricia@spcollege.edu