Opportunities in Veterinary Assisting

People with the right skills, credentials and experience might pursue a wide variety of positions in animal care. Some require extensive on-the-job experience and/or a degree; others may simply require a fundamental understanding of animals. Here's a sampling:

Animal Hospitals & Veterinary Practices

Veterinary technician/assistant - Surgical assistant - Admissions/administration - Triage/emergency care specialist - Radiological assistant - Pharmacological assistant - Equine/bovine specialist - Groomer

Pet Stores

Pet and supply sales - Store management - Store ownership - Exotic animal specialist

Zoos & Amusement/Theme Parks

Trainer/tamer - Companion/feeder/exercise specialist - Educational program leader - Guide - Attraction/show/display leader

Private Businesses

Raising and selling purebred dogs and cats - Pet companion and friend - Raising horses for riding or showing - Owner of grooming business - Kennel/boarding business owner

Training

General pet obedience trainer - Guard dog trainer - Seeing-eye dog trainer - Police dog trainer/handler

Equestrian programs

Stable manager - Racehorse manager - Racing trainer - Stable assistant

Wildlife & Environmental Programs

Conservationist - Environmental program specialist - Park ranger/wildlife program leader - Guide/excursion leader

Farms & Ranches

Cattle rancher/handler - Livestock tender - Cowboy - Animal farm worker

Animal Shelters

Animal control specialist/officer - Patient care - Adoption specialist - Administrator

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