Vet tech program sought for CNC
PRINCE GEORGE – The shortage of vets is no secret and there is a move afoot to create a veterinary school at the University of Northern BC. Currently, aspiring vets need to do the Saskatchewan for training. And during the most recent Council meeting, a resolution was passed to that effect. It outlines a letter from the Mayor’s Office supporting a vet school at UNBC and s review of the potential impact of vet retirements and changes to degree qualifications. And that resolution was amended to add a technician program at the College of New Caledonia.
“The veterinarian need is really well expressed, and that was brought forward to the regional district. In addition, the technicians that are needed to support it the college that we’re on right now has excellent expertise and in addition to UNBC being able to train veterinarians,” says City Councillor Garth Frizzell, who floated the idea of amending the original motion. “Wouldn’t it be great to have the technicians trained here in Prince George?”