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Dr. Amy’s Animal Corner: Fireworks and Dogs

Welcome to our monthly blog series, Dr. Amy’s Animal Corner with Dr. Amy Brown, DVM. Dr. Brown is the Facility Veterinarian for the Algonquin College Veterinary Learning Centre & Clinic and is a Professor in the Algonquin College Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant Programs.

Each month, you will get a sneak peek into some of the information our students learn while studying in the Veterinary field, learn more about our Veterinary programs, and get the opportunity to check out the animals that we help facilitate for adoption.

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These heroes wear scrubs: the important work of Registered Veterinary Technicians

October is Registered Veterinary Technician’s (RVT) month — a time to recognize the amazing work of RVTs in helping to keep our furry friends healthy and happy.

For RVT month we took a trip over to Algonquin College’s V Building to chat with students and staff from the Veterinary Technician program about the everyday role of a veterinary technician, the changes that are shaping the future of veterinary medicine, and their overflowing passion for their work.

“Skilled veterinary technicians are integral to a successful clinic. Technicians have so many roles within a clinic: anesthetist, dental hygienist, laboratory technician, venipuncturist, pharmacist, nurse, X-ray technician, educator, and surgical assistant to name a few,” says Algonquin College Veterinary Technician Professor, Dr. Amy Brown.

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