This is National Veterinary Technician Week. That observance has special significance in Tallahassee.
The reason is that one of the nation's few four-year vet tech degree programs is offered at Florida A&M University. The U.S. Bureau of Labor says the demand for vet techs is nearly 10% above the job demand average. Dr. Glen Wright, the director FAMU's vet tech program, said you'd think students would be knocking down his door.
"Currently, we have about 25 students. Our goal is to get somewhere between 60 and 70 students total."
The challenge, he said, is getting out the word on just how desirable those careers are.
"It's a very vast field and there are so many things that a person can do with that training and education to build a career for themselves."
Adding that's especially true for those with a four-year degree from a very respected school. Namely, Florida A&M University.
