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Many people who love animals dream of becoming a veterinarian. But becoming a vet takes a bachelor's degree followed by four years of veterinary college, and competition for openings in veterinary school is extremely keen.
A great alternative is to become a veterinary technician. As a high school graduate, you can qualify with an online degree that prepares you for the veterinary technician examination given by your state. What will you do as a vet tech? You'll support and supplement a veterinarian the way that a nurse supports and supplements a doctor. Vet techs are high demand. Pet owners in America are becoming more affluent and are willing to pay more for advanced veterinary care. As a result, according to the US Labor Department, the job is one of the 10 fastest-growing occupations. A 1999 survey done by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America found eight job openings for every one graduate. What will you do as a vet tech? The job's been called "the heart of animal care." Under supervision of a veterinarian you might
The conveniences of distance learning can help you prepare to be a veterinary technician while working from almost any PC. You can more easily accommodate your current commitments at home and work. See how. Sources:Veterinary Technologists and Technicians<http://bls.gov/oco/ocos183.htm> American Veterinary Medicine Associaton <http://www.avma.org/communications/brochures/veterinarian/veterinarian_faq.asp> Top Ten Fastest Growing Careers <http://www.collegeboard.com/article/0,3868,4-24-0-236,00.html#table%201> Frequently Asked Questions About Vet Tech Careers <http://www.navta.net/faqs.htm#five> | |||||||||||
