Veterinary technician

species (OK Career Guide). A veterinarian has to face death almost everyday and studies show that they are 4 times at higher risk of committing suicide (Veterinarian Technician). Not only that, but it can also be physically dangerous. Animal attacks, infection, and malpractice suits are all risks of being a veterinarian (Veterinarian Technician). Family life can also be negatively affected by being a veterinarian. Due to the uncertain schedule and often having to work on weekends and through…

Army who provides care for the animals owned by the government such as dogs, horses, marine mammals, and a variety of laboratory research animals, but the duties for an animal care specialist usually match up very closely with a civilian veterinary technicians”- Mary Hope Kramer.…

This organization, The Institute of Canine Sciences with the URL: instituteofcaninesciences.com or www.instituteofcaninesciences.com gives full support to the canine service community which includes the likes of dog walkers, dog sitters, veterinary technicians, dog trainers, kennel or day care managers, shelter, staff and rescue people and veterinarians as well. With so many careers involved with the canine service industry, this organization provides an extensive range of canine training…

Unlike the majority of other applicants or even some of my fellow classmates I did not always know I wanted to be a veterinarian. My aspirations in veterinary medicine developed later in life. When I started college I choose to take a pre-med concentration. I always knew I wanted to help others and encouraged by family I decided to be a medical doctor. While in school, I realized that of all my favorite classes’ where animal based such as comparative anatomy and physiology. I was frequently…

career choice because of great interactions with varied types of animals, the amounts of aid you can supply for them, and the great feeling of helping the injured or sickly animals to their health. II. History of career A: Veterinary work has been around since human beings and animals first interacted, worked, and lived together. 1: “People that study history have found Chinese writing about the diseases of horses, oxen, and buffalo that go all the way…

and medical decisions. Although the job is demanding, seeing the human-animal bond at work in our clients’ lives is rewarding. Gaining experience with both companion and food animal veterinarians has afforded me the chance to see the diversity in veterinary medicine. My most memorable shadowing experience was a surgical correction of a left displaced abomasum on a dairy cow this summer. A dusty barn and an old chute replaced the sterile surgery suite. There were no machines to monitor vitals,…

After extensive research, reading, and watching videos regarding the Veterinary Medicine program at University College Dublin, I am enthusiastic about applying to the school. Being the only veterinary school in Ireland, the academic and clinical aspects at UCD seem to be very unique experiences. Reading about the curriculums for each specific year, I would love to be a part of UCD. Even beginning with the first year at this university, the students receive both incredible academic and hands on…

Dentistry is in many ways just like veterinary medicine; both medical fields exist to help others. A veterinarian’s role does not stop at keeping his or her patients alive, but continuing to maintain their overall health so that they too can have the greatest quality of life. There is no veterinarian…

Introduction The veterinary profession is challenging and exciting to begin with, but the niche of wildlife medicine is even more so. It is a highly competitive field with additional training and accreditation needed to compete for a limited number of positions (Learning Path, 2015). To those passionate about the field, these challenges are mitigated by the rewards of a diverse, dynamic, and incredibly hands-on job. One of the wildlife veterinarian employers in Western Canada is the Calgary…

The role of a Animal Health Technician in a shelter The animal health team and that of the adoption/foster home services are often called upon to work together. To better understand the role of an AHT in a shelter, here is a brief description of the job and duties. Animal Vaccination Every animal that arrives at the shelter must be examined by an AHT, if the animal’s behaviour allows it. The examination takes place preferably on the day of arrival, but on busy days it can be delayed.…