Veterinary Assisting

Animal care specialists perform a myriad of duties in veterinary clinics, such as admitting sick and injured animals for treatment; administering first aid; recording vital signs; comforting surgical patients; coordinating boarding schedules; ordering supplies and more. Veterinary skills are also useful in:

• Breeding businesses
• Kennels
• Animal shelters
• Grooming shops
• Animal welfare groups
• Zoos
• Pet stores* Theme parks

More than 50-million U.S. households own one or more companion animals. The increasing affluence of pet owners and their willingness to pay for advanced care will raise demand for trained veterinary specialists. As such, employment in this field is expected to grow much faster than average through 2012.

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