TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough College has partnered with Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center, and while it’s not a monetary partnership, it does end up saving the county shelter some money.

What You Need To Know • Students enrolled in Hillsborough College's Veterinary Technician Program assist at Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center weekly • Students earn their clinical hours assisting, and it frees up shelter employees to help more animals • Ginette Campos is the veterinary practice manager. She says during peak months, the shelter has upwards of 500 animals to care for

Students enrolled in the Veterinary Technician Program visit the Pet Resource Center weekly, assisting with exams and treatments for 8-10 animals each time, and with a packed shelter, it’s all hands on deck

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