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PHILADELPHIA (August 1, 2022) – Aiming to encourage students to explore careers in the rewarding and dynamic field of veterinary medicine, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the National Geographic television show “Critter Fixers” are teaming up to offer hands-on demonstrations to Philadelphia and Newark high schoolers.
dr Vernard Hodges and Dr. Terrence Ferguson of “Critter Fixers,” along with veterinarians attending the AVMA’s annual convention in Philadelphia, will host high school students on Monday August 1 from the Walter B. Saul High School, an agricultural public school volunteer in Philadelphia with an operating farm, as Well as students from Newark, NJ.
“There are few things more rewarding than introducing students to the veterinary field and helping them prepare to become veterinarians and veterinary technicians,” said Dr. Jose Arce, President of the AVMA. “This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to meet some great veterinarians and understand what our profession is all about. We’re so grateful to Drs. Hodges and Ferguson and all of our volunteers for sharing their experience and expertise with the students, and to our sponsors, Banfield Pet Hospital and the Zoetis Foundation.”
The event will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Saul High School, 7100 Henry Ave. in Philly. After a brief orientation session, the students will be broken up into two groups – one to study and practice suturing on a pad (not any live animals) under the supervision of veterinarians, and the other to visit the dairy farm to learn about milking cows and performing mastitis tests on fresh cow milk. Students also will learn about the differences between practicing veterinary medicine on large animals compared with companion animals. In addition, the students will have access to small companion animals at the school such as guinea pigs and rabbits, as well as limited access to the larger animals on the farm, including dairy cows, sheep and goats.
For more information on the clinic or other media opportunities at the AVMA Convention, to schedule interviews, and to register as a press attendee, please contact Michael San Filippo, AVMA senior media relations specialist, at (847) 732-6194 (cell) or msanfilippoavma [dot] org.
