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ANIMAL ADOPTION
Veterinary Technology Surplus Animals are adopted through an application process. The application form can be found at the Vet Tech Department. Complete the form and turn into the office manager at the Dr. Walter Long Veterinary Technology Teaching Clinic, or to the front desk in the Vet Tech department. The goal is to place animals that have served us well for a reasonable period into a caring and quality home environment.
The Veterinary Technology Program personnel make the decision as to which animals will be adopted and to whom. Several criteria are taken into consideration, such as the length of time the animal has been at NCTA, the health status, temperament, replacement costs, and how vital they are to the program. Dogs and cats MUST be spayed or neutered before they can be adopted. Animals are adopted at the end of each semester / session. Price is set by the Veterinary Technology Program.
If more than one applicant is deemed suitable, then the approved applicants can participate in a silent sealed bid auction to determine who receives the animal.
ANIMAL BOARDING:
NCTA and Veterinary Technology does not offer routine boarding services for animals. An occasional special situation will allow the ability to house an animal as long as there is room in the Teaching Clinic. You MUST talk to Dr. Rhine first before leaving an animal behind the clinic. Fill out and hang up a “special instruction” form on the animal’s cage or run so we know who the animal belongs to. The owner is responsible for all care and cleaning while the animal is here. If the special instruction sheet isn’t put up, if you haven’t cleared housing with Dr. Rhine, or if you fail to care for your own animal, privileges can be revoked and you can be sited for animal neglect.