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Veterinary Assistant Career Forecast

Picture yourself as a Veterinary Assistant!

Stratford's veterinary assistant course is a quality choice for receiving fundamental education regarding the work of a veterinary assistant. Stratford's veterinary assistant course could also prepare you for enrollment in veterinary technician programs that could someday lead to employment with one of many exciting veterinary technician jobs.*

As a veterinary assistant, you should have a love for animals and sincere interest in their well-being. Veterinary assistants often work one-on-one with animals and assist veterinarians to provide the most appropriate and compassionate care to variety of animals.

Veterinary Assistant - Career Outlook

A veterinary assistant is an essential part of a veterinary team and often assists with a number of veterinary technician jobs such as:
• Feeding & bathing animals
• Checking animals for signs of illness or injury
• Helping to keep laboratories and examining rooms sterilized and disinfected
• Assist a veterinary technician with more specific veterinary technician jobs such as administering medicine or preparing lab samples.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the employment rate for a veterinary assistant is expected to grow faster than average.+

Stratford's veterinary assistant could lead to employment with
• Animal hospitals
• Veterinarian's office
• Private clinics
• Kennels
• Research facilities
• Animal shelters

Enroll in Stratford's veterinary assistant course today and take the first step toward a brighter future.


*Most veterinary technician jobs require individuals to have an associate's degree. Stratford's veterinary assistant course is a career training course and is not meant to replace veterinary technician jobs certification/training requirements.

 
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, "Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009"
Veterinary Assistant
"I thought this program was helpful and that it touched base with all the subjects that matter." — M.S. - Delaware
Veterinary Assistant Training
"I liked the words of encouragement on my test results and that someone was always there to help me if I needed it." — N.E. - Illinois
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