Need some shifts covered at your hospital and there's no one on staff available?
Call or email us!
We have Registered Veterinary Technicians available that have a minimum of 5 years experience in Day Practice and Emergency.
Our RVT's have been: Live Scanned, Random Drug Testing, and passed Criminal Background Checks.
Save yourself the time and effort of adding someone to your payroll for the random available shift that needs to be covered. Our RVT's work for your practice as Independant Contractors from Animal Encounters, which means that we take care of the payroll taxes and benefits.
Our rate is $25 per hour.
Please email us: encounters247@aol.com or call us: 888-WILD-411 to schedule a shift.
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| Continuing Education Courses Available for Veterinary Support Staff |
Pet CPR and First Aid Certification Course
This is a must for EVERY person working in a veterinary hospital or as an active animal trainer. The course lasts 2.5 hours. The course includes American Red Cross certification card for Pet CPR & First Aid, and two books with DVD's. Students will also be able to practice CPR technique on our animal manikins. This program can be done at your clinic our our training center. Call or email us today to set a date and time for your business.
Cost: $75 per student
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Avian Handling and Restraint
This class will cover some of the more common species seen in hospital, to include psittacines and raptors. Topic covered will include species identification, anatomy, zoonotic diseases, diet, environmental hazards, humane restraint, grooming, and the importance of behavioral enrichment. Course consists of a power point presentation and a lab. Call us at 888-WILD-411 or email us at encounters247@aol.com to set a date for your clinic. Cost: $50 per student.
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Reptile Handling and Restraint
This class will cover some of the more common species seen in hospital, and some of the more eccentric. Topic covered will include species identification, anatomy, zoonotic diseases, diet, environmental hazards, humane restraint, grooming, and the importance of behavioral enrichment. Course consists of a power point presentation and a lab. Call us at 888-WILD-411 or email us at encounters247@aol.com to set a date for your clinic. Cost: $50 per student.
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Surgical Instrumentation
This class covers the various surgical instruments used in the veterinary field. Topic wil include identification, anatomy of the instruments, proper cleaning and care. Course consists of a power point presentation and a lab. Call us at 888-WILD-411 or email us at encounters247@aol.com to set a date for your clinic. Cost: $50 per student.
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Zoonotic Diseases
This class covers several of the various zoonotic diseases you can encounter working in the veterinary or animal industry. Topics will include etiology, species effected, transmission, diagnostics, protective techniques, and treatments. To make an appointment for your hospital call us at 888-WILD-411 or email us at encounters247@aol.com. Cost: $50 per student.
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Large Animal Nursing
This class will cover some of the more common species seen in hospital, to include Sheep, goats, horses and cattle. Topic covered will include species identification, anatomy, zoonotic diseases, diet, environmental hazards, humane restraint, grooming, and the importance of behavioral enrichment. Course consists of a power point presentation and a lab. Call us at 888-WILD-411 or email us at encounters247@aol.com to set a date for your clinic. Cost: $50 per student.
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Dental Extraction & Proper Prophylactic Procedures
This class is designed to cover the basics of dental prophylactic procedures as well as a dental extraction lab. Course consists of a power point presentation and a lab. Call us at 888-WILD-411 or email us at encounters247@aol.com to set a date for your clinic. Students need to bring: elevator, extractors
Cost: $50 per student
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Splinting and Casting Lab
This class will give you the practical experience needed to properly splint and cast limbs.
Course consists of a power point presentation and a lab. Call us at 888-WILD-411 or email us at encounters247@aol.com to set a date for your clinic. Students need to bring: casting material, specialized cast padding, and anempty paper towel roll.
Cost: $50 per student
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Suturing Lab
This class is designed to give you practical experience suturing. We will be covering the most common patterns used. Course consists of a power point presentation and a lab. Call us at 888-WILD-411 or email us at encounters247@aol.com to set a date for your clinic. Students need to bring: Needle holders, forceps, blade handle, any gage suture one with taper needle, one with cutting needle
Cost: $50 per student
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| Pierce College - Pre Veterinary Club |
Pierce College Pre Vet Club - Pet CPR & First Aid Certification Course
This is a CLOSED SESSION class - you must be a member of the Pierce College Pre-Veterinary Club to enroll.
Please Note: To be eligible for American Red Cross certification:
You MUST purchase the following two required books AND bring them with you to class.
American Red Cross: Cat First Aid, Be Red Cross Ready, Safety Series Vol.3 (ISBN-13: 978-158480402-4)
American Red Cross: Dog First Aid, Be Red Cross Ready, Safety Series Vol.2 (ISBN-13: 978-158480401-7)
Location: Pierce College, Center for the Sciences Building Conference Room 92032
Date: Friday, October 7th from 5p-9p
Instructor: Fawn Nyvold, RVT, CPDT
Cost: $25
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Pierce College Pre Vet Club - Pet CPR & First Aid Certification Course
This is a CLOSED SESSION class - you must be a member of the Pierce College Pre-Veterinary Club to enroll.
Please Note: To be eligible for American Red Cross certification:
You MUST purchase the following two required books AND bring them with you to class.
American Red Cross: Cat First Aid, Be Red Cross Ready, Safety Series Vol.3 (ISBN-13: 978-158480402-4)
American Red Cross: Dog First Aid, Be Red Cross Ready, Safety Series Vol.2 (ISBN-13: 978-158480401-7)
Location: Pierce College, Center for the Sciences Building Conference Room 92032
Date: Saturday, October 8th from 4p-8p
Instructor: Fawn Nyvold, RVT, CPDT
Cost: $25
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