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The work of a veterinary assistant can often be enjoyable, but there are difficult aspects to the profession, especially when the working environment handles a high volume of patients. Assistants often work 40 hours a week, sometimes on weekends and holidays. They can also have many responsibilities—including helping to perform procedures on hurt or sick animals—which can make it difficult to manage stress and emotional health.
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The education industry is rapidly evolving. Students no longer assume that seeking a traditional college or university education is the best decision. With the cost of secondary education going up and the payoff shrinking, students are apprehensive about investing in higher education.
Thankfully, there are other options students can explore, and one of them is getting a technical education. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the different careers you can explore with a technical degree and give you the best ROI.
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In today’s fast-changing world with its shifting economy, it’s no wonder students struggle to choose a career path. Traditional jobs are disappearing, while new fields are opening up all the time—and the high cost of post-secondary education makes it imperative to choose well. You don’t want to sink thousands of dollars into a degree that isn’t going to lead to a successful career that you will love.
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In the veterinary field, there are many options for prospective employees to choose from. Whether you’re interested in being a veterinarian or just working with animals in general, there are plenty of jobs to consider. Working as a veterinary assistant is one such opportunity.
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The healthcare industry, including animal care, is among the fastest-growing careers today, with an estimated job growth rate of 13% from 2021 to 2031. This growth makes it a great choice for people graduating or looking to change careers. But what’s the best way to get started? People who want to work with animals often start with a veterinary assistant program. This gives them entry to the field without a major investment of time or money and allows them to start working immediately.
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For many students, pursuing higher education through a technical school is a smart decision. Technical schools provide students with a quick way to receive their diplomas while providing hands on education geared towards their specific future jobs.
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One of the biggest challenges for businesses is hiring the right talent. Because there is a shortage of workers and the modern workplace is evolving so rapidly, it’s nearly impossible to find employees with a perfect skillset. HR managers know this, and report that 58% of their workers require new skills to accomplish their tasks.
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Proper handling of animals—including restraint—is part of a veterinary assistant’s job responsibilities, and is an essential skill for vet techs and veterinarians to effectively provide care. At first, restraining animals may seem simple, but proper animal handling and restraint go far beyond just holding the animal down. In fact, it can be one of the most challenging yet underappreciated parts of animal care. If the animal is anxious and resists, veterinarians may find it hard to administer medications or carry out necessary procedures. This is particularly problematic when the animal needs emergency care.
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Being a veterinary assistant means enjoying many perks associated with the job, including being surrounded by adorable animals, learning about different animal diseases, and discovering several opportunities for career growth.
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When first investigating a career in animal health, many people come across Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant diploma information and see that the two are somewhat similar—some may think that they are one and the same. In reality, however, these two careers have distinguishing features that set them apart. Those thinking of getting into veterinary medicine should explore the differences between the two to find the right career choice for them.
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