How Do You Become A Veterinarians Assistant?
If you love animals and enjoy working with them you may want to become a veterinarian’s assistant. At one time the qualifications (and opportunities) in this occupation were pretty limited. You only needed a high school diploma and maybe some basic office skills. Those jobs are still out there, but as science and technology has provided more tools to help animals the role of veterinary assistants has grown and so have the opportunities. The better jobs now require specialized training and offer better pay and career opportunities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates there are now over 73,000 people working as veterinary assistants at different levels of skill and training. For many people one of the great things about this field is that you can become a veterinarian’s assistant right out of high school and gain job experience while you go to school and add to your qualifications. This article takes you through the things you need to do to become a veterinarian’s assistant and to g