A Peoria animal hospital is looking to help kids get a leg up…or in this case, maybe four legs up!
For the fourth straight year, Vistancia Animal Hospital near Vistancia Boulevard and El Mirage Road in Peoria is hosting an essay contest where students can earn the chance to visit the clinic for the day, learn the ins and outs of caring for animals as a professional, and earn a cash prize in the process.
From now until May 1, students 18 and under can submit an essay, up to 1,000 words, where they share what makes them passionate about pursuing a career as a veterinarian or within the animal healthcare industry.
Finalists will be selected on May 8, and on May 26, a special event takes place at the clinic, where a group of lucky students will get the chance to learn from the pros about a variety of topics like delivering kittens and puppies, X-rays, pet ER visits, and so much more. On that day, the top students will also receive a cash prize…