Alaska’s first veterinary technician degree program is coming to Mat-Su

Feb. 3—PALMER — A new Mat-Su College course is intended to remedy a statewide shortage of veterinary technicians through Alaska's first degree program, scheduled to start in September. Like the rest of the country, the state is grappling with too few animal care workers, including veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants. Veterinary technicians work as animal nurses, …