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Marysville Charter School Offers Students In-Depth Veterinary Assistant Experience

Marysville Charter School Offers Students In-Depth Veterinary Assistant Experience

Student support for the veterinary assistant program has been strong, reflecting two main groups of learners: those who want practical skills to care for their own pets, and those who aim to pursue formal certification and a career in animal science. At present, the program emphasizes the certification track with rigorous coursework, clinical skills, and competencies aligned to industry standards. However, to better serve pet-care learners, the program is considering a second, shorter track focusing on practical skills like basic animal first aid, nutrition, preventative care, and training.

You never forget your first pandemic. Mine was in 1978, when feline panleukopenia mutated into canine parvovirus. Because this was a brand-new disease, there was zero immunity in the global canine population. Overnight, parvo swept around the world. At the time, I was in junior high school working as a weekend kennel attendant when disaster struck.

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