Jacqueline Guercia, a senior at Smithtown High School West, was a member of the team from Wilson Tech’s Veterinary Assisting Program that won First Place in the National Competition for Small Animal Careers. For the second year in a row Tech’s team won the contest in Springfield, Massachusetts, by identifying breeds and species, demonstrating general knowledge of veterinary science, team problem-solving, and participating in a workshop that covered all aspects of veterinary practice.