CTE Graduate Profile

Nelson Shelby

I took the veterinary assistant class in high school, then began college for veterinary technician. I got a job in Alabama at Canal Road Animal Hospital, then moved back to Illinois for surgery. I had to pause college but started working at Animal Care Center of 6KRUHZRRG 1RZ , DP ORRNLQJ LQWR JHWWLQJ EDFN WR FROOHJH WR ÀQLVK my degree.

Lockport Township High School, Lockport, IL -- Will County

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Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Absorb as much information as possible because you will need it/ use it in the future.

Animal Care Center of Shorewood

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Health Sciences and Technology

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