Faculty Spotlight: Kathy Ortega
When you think of a veterinary technician, you probably picture someone who loves animals and wants nothing more than to make them feel better. Kathy Ortega did too when she was a young girl. Her passion for animals led her to become a Registered Veterinary Technician, and eventually an instructor in the Veterinary Technology program […]
What Will I Learn: Veterinary Technology
Going to school for Veterinary Technology is about more than just playing with cute and cuddly animals, like this one. It’s about making them feel better! Carrington College Veterinary Technology[1] students show all the great things they’re learning in the program. “In the classroom we mainly focus on anatomy and physiology. We also focus on […]
13 Crazy Pet Laws (That Are Actually Real!)
There are all kinds of crazy pet laws out there – but which ones are real? We decided to do a little research and find out. Here are some of our favorites!
A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a veterinary technician? A Carrington College Veterinary Technology program[1] graduate shows us what a typical day is like. Amber is a Registered Veterinary Technician at VCA Mission San Jose Animal Hospital in Fremont, California. “When a patient walks in the door, the receptionist greets them […]
A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Assistant
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a veterinary assistant? We spent some time at VCA Phoenix West Animal Hospital to learn what a typical day is like for a veterinary assistant with graduates from Carrington College. “I love animals, I grew up watching Animal Planet and I had a farm and […]
How To Give Your Dog Medicine: Tips & Tricks from a Veterinary Technician
Knowing how to give your beloved canine their prescribed dog medication is an important part of keeping your companion happy and healthy, especially when it comes to treating certain conditions and relieving pain. So, what is the best way to give dog meds? If you’ve never done it before, it might seem a perplexing task. […]
Study says pet obesity is often a product of ’emotional overeating’
While the obesity epidemic among people may be one of the biggest health concerns in the United States, the same malady appears to be afflicting their pets. And as with humans, animal obesity may be partially caused by “emotional overeating,” similar to how people eat unhealthy comfort foods when stressed or suffering from depression, according […]