This is a hands-on, one-day event designed for youth 11–17 years old to explore careers in veterinary medicine. Students rotate through mock veterinary stations— surgery, emergency care, large animal medicine and even dentistry! They’ll get to do common tests and techniques veterinary professionals do with animals–(don’t worry—on realistic models!) and learn directly from veterinary professionals.

• Practice suturing a simulated wound.

• Perform CPR compressions on a training mannequin

• Mock surgery demo

• Clean animal teeth

• Meet veterinary professionals, hear real stories, and explore career pathways

• Gear up in surgical scrubs and gloves—it’s the full experience!

Fair question! Students may encounter simulated blood or injury models, but everything is age-appropriate and focused on learning—not shock value. Students can opt out of any activity they’re not comfortable with.

Not a penny. Thanks to our sponsors, including the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), this program (and all supplies, t-shirts, lunch, and snacks) is 100% free.

We’re capping registration at 75 students. After that, we’ll start a waiting list and contact you in the order registrations were received when an open spot becomes available.

The student program runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday January 20th, 2026. Parents: we also host a special session just for you from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Students must arrive by 9:00 AM and stay until 4:00 PM to get the full experience. Unfortunately, we can’t accommodate late arrivals or early departures.

Comfort is key! Closed-toe shoes are a must (there will be live animals). We’ll provide a blendVET® event t-shirt upon check-in to wear during the day.

Nope—just positive energy! We provide everything, from scrubs to supplies. Bonus: students receive a swag bag of goodies to take home.

Yes! Lunch, snacks, and beverages are included.

Absolutely. Just list any dietary or supply-related allergies (like latex) when registering. We’ve got your student covered.

Totally. Our events are hosted at reputable venues like the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, with safety protocols in place. Trained staff, licensed professionals, and volunteers will be present all day.

Yes—especially if they have dietary restrictions. Just make sure snacks don’t include peanuts, peanut butter, or shellfish, to protect all students.

Yes! While the main program is student-only, parents are encouraged to join our Parent Pathway session from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It’s designed to help you support your student’s future in the veterinary profession.

No, but we’d love to see you at the parent session!

Registration starts at 8:15 AM.

Pick-up is at 4:00 PM sharp. Timely pick-up helps us break down the event smoothly.

Yes, but safety first: Students can only be released to an adult authorized in writing during registration. That adult must present a valid government-issued ID.

We will do our best to accommodate your request however we are strategic in planning our student groups to minimize distractions, maximize learning opportunities, and provide quality hands-on experience. No changes to groups will be made the day of the event.

Only students aged 11–17 can register. Older siblings may be considered if space is available—email us at pathwaydevelopment@blend.vet to check. Unfortunately, we can’t accommodate students under 11 due to activity requirements.

Parking information will be shared via email closer to the event.

Follow this link. You’ll get a confirmation email and any necessary forms right after.

Yes! We will continue to register students on standby. Should a spot become available, we will contact you.

Please email us at pathwaydevelopment@blend.vet ASAP if your student can’t attend. We’ll offer the spot to someone on the standby list.

If spots open up, we’ll contact families in the order in which their forms were received.