| Why, you might ask? | | | | owners) much faster than you could if you pursued a |
| First, because this week is National Be Kind to | | | | four-year degree. For more information, visit this |
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| your cat home some special treats, or to offer to | | | | It's Diverse |
| walk your neighbor's new puppy, or to spend a day | | | | If you're looking for a career that will keep you on |
| volunteering at your local shelter, now you have it.) | | | | your toes, this is it. As a veterinary technician, you |
| Second, because veterinary technician careers are | | | | can work with animals in a variety of settings, |
| some of the fastest-growing opportunities out there. | | | | including private vet offices, boarding kennels, animal |
| That's right—veterinary technicians are number 12 | | | | shelters, rescue leagues, and zoos. You'll also get to |
| on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' list of 30 | | | | work with lots of different animals, including cats, |
| fastest growing careers. With a projected 36% | | | | dogs, mice, birds, fish, and livestock. |
| increase, vet techs come in above physical therapists, | | | | It's Rewarding |
| computer software engineers, and personal financial | | | | If you're an animal lover, this could be the perfect |
| advisors. | | | | career for you. You'll not only be performing routine |
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| come . . . | | | | possibly saving animals who have been the victims of |
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| Most veterinary technician certification programs take | | | | For more information, visit this veterinary technician |
| around 2 years. That means you can have your | | | | career profile. |
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