Young Cedar Rapids student pursues veterinary path through shelter work
Kaitlin Schneider 17, Kennedy High School junior, aims to be a veterinarian. She volunteers as a kennel worker at Cedar Valley Humane Society, matching families with pets and caring for animals on weekends and early release days. She believes her shelter experience gives her a head start for her future career.
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Volunteer Named Humane Society Worker Dreams of Vet School
Schneider began volunteering at the Humane Society on Mount Vernon Road as a freshman and moved to a paid position after a year. She stayed active as the club faded, earning praise from manager Torben Platt for her dedication and love for animals. She plans to study veterinary medicine at Iowa State University after high school.
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Red Cross offers CPR and First Aid courses in Iowa
The American Red Cross opens health and safety classes in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with limited enrollments. Pre registration is required. call Cedar Rapids (3819) 393 3500 or Iowa City (319) 337 2119. Courses cover Adult CPR, First Aid, Infant/Child CPR, and recertification with multiple dates in February.
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