As they grow older, some even choose to venture into this altruistic career choice. With an ever growing number of companion animals and pets; the wide array of jobs in the veterinary field are all in high demand.
A veterinary career begins much as many careers do: with study and training. Industry specific veterinary colleges are available around the country for those seeking a career in veterinary medicine, be their vocation veterinary assistant careers, veterinary technician careers or the path of a full-fledged veterinarian.
Veterinary technician careers are suited for those who want direct animal care experience without having to obtain a veterinary degree. Requiring some training - and often viewed as a stepping point to a full veterinary career - veterinary technicians (sometimes referred to as veterinary assistants) are trained to provide assistance to veterinarians in their exams and procedures. Oftentimes, a veterinary technician will have more contact with veterinary patients (family pets, service animals, guide animals and farm animals) than the veterinarian themselves. Training as a veterinary technician can also come in handy for those seeking to work with animals on a side-branch of the veterinary career, working as an animal groomer, trainer or babysitter.
A career in veterinary medicine takes as much concentration and dedication as a medical doctor - if not more! After all, medical careers are focused on just one species. A veterinary career requires working knowledge of the average dog - which can come in both very large and very small size - and average cat, as well as specialty breeds and exotic animals like birds, monkeys, even a multitude of different rodents.
Even those seeking employment in veterinary receptionist jobs could do well to invest in some animal first-aid training. Just because your job description calls for front-desk experience doesn't mean you won't be getting in some exam room experience! Veterinary careers, no matter where they are situated, almost always entail some hands-on time with the furry four-foot clientele.
