Vet Camp Registration is Open for 2025!
We have Saturday and Sunday afternoon programs this year!
See below for more information or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Student comments and reviews:
Juniper, K to 2 2024 class comment: "This is the best day of my life!"
Grace, 9th to 12th 2024 class comment: "I learned a lot and had fun"
Emma - K to 2 video review below...
Below is a glimpse of what each camp session will include...
Elementary / Middle
- Learn about and practice safe interaction with dogs and cats
- Have hands-on experience with an animal guest
- Receive a behind-the-scenes tour of Vet-REC Rehabilitation Clinic and Indian Trail Animal Hospital
- Determine which common foods and products are toxic to your pets
- Examine X-rays and discuss animal surgery and procedures
- Practice and learn about common veterinary tools and equipment
- Veterinary craft
- Carolina Wildlife Rescue presentation with animal visitors
*Actual curriculum may vary pending participant interests and animal availability*
Middle School and High School
- Learn about and practice safe interaction with dogs and cats
- Have hands-on experience with an animal guest
- Receive a behind-the-scenes tour of Vet-REC Rehabilitation Clinic and Indian Trail Animal Hospital
- First aid activity
- Solve the mystery case with microscope work
- Animal careers discussion
- Practice and learn about common veterinary tools and equipment
- Carolina Wildlife Rescue presentation with animal visitors
*Actual curriculum may vary pending participant interests and animal availability*
Our Camp Director - Rachel Tate:
Rachel grew up in Matthews NC and began working at Indian Trail Animal Hospital at the age of sixteen. She started as a Patient Care Assistant and has advanced her career by becoming a Veterinary Assistant and ITAH Vet Camp Director. Her passion for animals has led her to pursue a degree in Biology at North Carolina State University where she is a junior. After graduation, Rachel intends to apply to veterinary school and continue to work with animals.
Our Camp Founder - Dr. Cierra Tabony:
Our camp founder of Vet Camp and owner of Indian Trail Animal Hospital and Vet-REC: Veterinary Rehabilitation and Exercise Clinic. She has over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine, over 10 years experience with vet camp, and two kids - ages 14 and 16. She enjoys speaking at career fairs and school groups, getting the next generation excited about animal careers and animal care!
Notes for Parents
- All campers please bring a labeled water bottle
- Saturday campers - PLEASE BRING A MEAL
- Sunday campers - please bring a snack
- Please note that your charge will appear as ‘C. Tabony Veterinary Relief Services, Inc.’
Refund policy
Camp space is in high demand and all registrations are final.