66/ MARCH/APRIL 2012 THE RIDER
Interested in Developing an Equine Specialty? Here’s Your Chance
By Barbara Sheridan
Imagine being able to take those skills you’ve learned as a veterinary tech- nologist and build upon them further with a specialty in horses. The University of Guelph has unveiled its new Equine Veterinary Techni- cian Certificate, which will offer a unique, hands-on edu- cational opportunity to pro- vide equine-specific academ- ic and skill development for Veterinary Technologists in the form of online and face- to-face practicum courses. Designed to stimulate intel- lectual curiosity and build upon the student’s passion for horses, this professional development program will assist students in acquiring the knowledge and skills to launch a productive career in the equine industry, includ- ing those with an interest in working in an equine hospi- tal, large animal veterinary practice, rescue hospital, racetrack or horse breeding facility. Motivated students can complete the Equine Vet-
erinary Technician Certifi- cate in just one year.
“The Equine Veterinary Technician Certificate will provide technicians who have an interest in horses with additional equine-specific skills and knowledge,” said Dr. Irene Moore, Associate Director (Academic) of the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. “This is anticipated to provide them with enhanced job opportuni- ties in the equine industry.” Offered through the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, Equine Guelph, and the Centre for Open Learning and Educa- tional Support, the Equine Veterinary Technician Cer- tificate consists of 12-week online courses including Advanced Behaviour, Advanced Functional Anato- my, and Advanced Equine Health through Nutrition. Students will also receive hands-on, practical knowl- edge through face-to-face intensive courses in Equine Reproduction, Equine Criti- cal Care, and Equine Den-
tistry.
However, the online portion of this program is not just restricted to veterinary technologists; this learning opportunity would also be suitable to students who have an interest in bettering their knowledge when it comes to equine health, behaviour and functional anatomy.
Courses start in May 2012 beginning with Advanced Equine Functional Anatomy with instructor Dr. Jeff Thomason, a University of Guelph (Biomedical Sci- ences) Anatomy professor. This course will build on stu- dents’ experiences with hors- es and explore current research and evidence-based practice pertaining to anato- my.
For more information or to apply for the Equine Vet- erinary Technician Certifi- cate, please contact the Cen- tre for Open Learning and Educational Support at
info@coles.uoguelph.ca, call 519-767-5000 or visit www.equinestudiesdiploma.c om.
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