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SPC School of Veterinary Technology

SPC SCHOOL OF VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
PINNING AND AWARDS CEREMONY

St. Petersburg College’s Veterinary Technology Program has successfully started the fall semester with over 80 brand new students giving us a total of 370 students between the AS and BAS programs.

We remain deeply grateful to the veterinary community for their continued support of our students through clinical site placements. These partnerships are critical to the hands-on learning and professional development that define our program.

Students started out the semester on campus with a mentoring session where the first semester students had the opportunity to speak with third semester students and get tips for success as well as scavenger hunt around the Seminole campus.

IN August faculty attended the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators annual conference in Louisville KY where they were able to connect with programs across the country and gain insight and ideas for teaching tips to better the program for all students. Our Program Director Trish Gorham is currently serving at the President of that association.

As we begin the fall semester, we look forward to continuing our strong partnerships with Pinellas County Animal Services, SPCA Tampa Bay, Humane Society of Pinellas, Animal Luvrs Dream Rescue. They support our mission and continued worked at the Veterinary Technology training center now housed within the Medical Services building on Ulmerton Road.  Horses for Handicapped in Seminole, Bar 4 Ranch, DK Farms, Side Pass Farms, and Dancing Goat Dairy continue to support our large animal needs . These collaborations are essential to the success of our program, and we are truly grateful for their ongoing support.

Costa Rica SPC student study group

Twelve St. Petersburg College Veterinary Technology students, accompanied by their faculty advisor, participated in a study abroad program in Costa Rica focused on wildlife and rehabilitation medicine. Over the course of the trip, they worked at four facilities: Refugio Animal, Kids Saving the Rainforest (KSTR), Proyecto Asis, and Lands in Love. The first three sites emphasized wildlife care, where students engaged in husbandry, food preparation, and general animal care. At KSTR, they attended veterinary lectures and observed wound management procedures on three wild sloths recovering from electrocution injuries, resulting in forelimb amputations. The final site, Lands in Love, provided experience in companion animal rescue, where students assisted with rehabilitation for paralyzed dogs, performed medical baths, ear cleanings, and nail trims. The group also explored Costa Rica’s natural beauty through visits to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Baldi Hot Springs, and Manuel Antonio National Park.