BENEFITS OF BECOMING A

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

FULFILLING A PASSION

As an animal lover, becoming a vet tech allows you to fulfill your passion. Caring for animals will become part of your daily tasks and depending on the type of work you choose to pursue, the type of animals you work with might vary. You will receive the satisfaction of helping an animal and assisting pet owners in caring for their pets.

If you enjoy a fast-paced job with a variety of

opportunities, a vet tech career might be ideal for you.

Responsibilities vary from employer to employer but can

include treating injury or illness, performing laboratory

tests, assisting in surgery, and/or administering

medication. Environments also vary and can include

private veterinary practices, animal hospitals, clinics, zoos, veterinary testing

laboratories, and even large farm animals.

VARIOUS DUTIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS

VALUABLE TEAM MEMBER

Vet techs are valuable members of a veterinary team and share a common goal to assist animals and improve their well-being. A veterinarian will rely heavily on your assistance and it will be your duty to effectively communicate instructions to pet owners and put both pets and owners at ease during treatments.

JOB GROWTH AND SECURITYA career in vet tech

offers a large amount of job opportunities, as

well as a relatively secure future.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

, the number of vet tech positions in the

United States is expected to increase

by 52 percent from 2010 to 2020, which is

above average.

FINDING THE RIGHT DEGREE PROGRAM

An animal science degree is extremely beneficial when pursuing a career as a veterinary technician. Be sure to thoroughly research your degree program options to find a college that is ideal for your needs.