My interest in the Animal Health Technology (AHT) program started early one morning as I was parking my car at college. There were some young women walking dogs, which I soon found out were the dogs from the Animal Health Technology program.
Cori walking an AHT Program dog.
I thought the students worked mainly with small animals, as they prepared for a future as Veterinary Assistants. Was I ever wrong! The photos on this blog show just a few of the animals these dedicated animal-lovers are trained to work with.
Steph performing routine floating of equine teeth with a power float.
Michelle with mama sheep & newborn during lambing rotation.
I also thought they were training to work only in veterinary clinics. Wrong again!
The two-year AHT program prepares the students for a variety of health-care related fields. They can work in veterinary clinics and hospitals, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry, in research, and as meat inspectors in the agricultural field. You may find them working at Humane Societies and zoos, at teaching hospitals, and for private industry in animal health management.
Stephanie giving meds to a cow with an oral-dosing syringe
The AHT program is very hands-on. The students practice and practice, learning how to provide patient care. Their skills include lab testing, diagnostic imaging (x-rays, ultrasounds and MRIs), assisting surgeries, administering anesthetics, and performing animal dentistry.
They can administer intravenous fluids, bandage wounds, maintain medical records, and provide physiotherapy.
Caitlin cleans a dog's teeth, while Megan monitors anesthetic.
First year students Kailee & Allison performing lab tests.
"Smiles Brought to You by the AHT Class of 2010!"
Towards the end of their training, each Animal Health Technologist does a field placement at a clinic outside of the college.
Don’t you agree with me—the AHTs are amazing!
(Thank you Dr. Eliason, for sharing your photos, your knowledge,and your passion for the Animal Health Technology program)
{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }
These photo’s are amazing! Hearing about all the things these ladies get to learn about is one thing, seeing it is brilliant!
The gear in the floating of equine teeth pic is impressive!
Thank you for some other informative web site. Where else may I am getting that kind of information written in such a perfect means? I’ve a venture that I’m simply now working on, and I have been at the glance out for such information.
There are extremely lots of details prefer that to take into consideration. That is a great examine raise up. I provide thoughts above as general inspiration but clearly you’ll find questions such as one you raise up where the most significant thing are going to be employed in honest good faith. I don?t determine if guidelines have emerged about such things as that, but I know your job is clearly identified as a good game. Both kids glance at the impact of just a moment’s pleasure, through out their lives.
Great photos! I will be starting the program in the fall
Good luck you will have alot of fun here!!