ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 60 middle schoolers got a course in animal healthcare on Tuesday with some real veterinarians.
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The students were suited up in scrubs at the world’s largest veterinarian conference.
It was held at the Hyatt Regency on International Drive in Orlando.
Photos: Local middle school students learn animal healthcare at veterinarian conference in Orlando
Veterinarians gave them hands-on experience in sewing wounds, performing CPR, and even listening to an actual dog’s heartbeat.
Channel 9 spoke with several students who said they are up to the challenge of becoming a veterinarian in the future.
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