Category Archives: Veterinary Technology

Whoa! Why is That Horse Posing for Pictures?

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(MERIDIAN) When you arrive at Broadview University on any given day of the week, you begin to expect the unexpected after a while. There could be a bouncy house or dunk tank one day, or a crime scene the next. … Continue reading

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Handle With Care: Parrots Aren’t Just for Pirates

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How many different sounds can a parrot make? They can speak words, mimic other animals, and even sound like household appliances. No matter what their language sounds like, parrots are super smart birds that need dedicated owners who are willing … Continue reading

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From People to Pets, Opportunity Knocks Twice

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(MERIDIAN) For the past two years, Paige Hill has steadily worked to achieve her dreams. Between being a full-time student, community volunteer, and holding down a job, the Broadview University-Boise student’s ability to excel academically and professionally has earned her … Continue reading

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What It’s Like Being a Broadview University Vet Tech Student

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Hi, I’m Chanin Malley and I’m in the veterinary technician program at Broadview University-West Jordan. When I was asked to write a blog describing what life is like for a student, the first thought that popped into my mind was: … Continue reading

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Get to Know Your Breakfast: The Life of a Dairy Cow

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On a chilly Saturday morning in April, I woke up early to join three of my vet tech program classmates—Sydney Howlett, Yvonne Peterson and Teena Wright—on a tour of Bateman Mosida Farms in Elberta, Utah. For vet tech program students … Continue reading

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Deadly Attack Leads to Positive Changes at Zoo Boise

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(BOISE) When Zoo Boise lost one of its prized monkeys due to an intruder’s deadly attack in October, its leaders had a decision to make. Keep Incus, the remaining patas monkey, and bring in another monkey to keep him company, … Continue reading

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Surviving the ‘Dog’ Days of Summer – Advice for Pet Owners

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Summer is a wonderful time of year for dogs. Many of them have been cooped up during the cold winter months, and as the weather warms, they get to tag along with their owners that are hiking, biking, boating and … Continue reading

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A Day in the Life of a Real-Life Ringleader

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(BOISE) Think back to the last time you went to the zoo. Did you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes to make sure your up-close experience with animals is the best ever? Have you questioned who feeds and … Continue reading

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This is How It’s Done: Broadview & RiverWoods Create Positive Results

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A strong business partnership is like having a best friend in the job world. This type of relationship can last for several years and be just as valuable to a workplace as active stakeholders and talented employees. Broadview University-Orem is … Continue reading

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Animal CPR Training: It Could Save Your Pet’s Life

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Broadview University-Orem’s vet tech program chair, Heather Riggs, has been giving presentations to firefighters all over Utah County. Why firefighters? Firefighters have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. In risking their lives to save our friends and … Continue reading

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