Learn more about veterinary assistant duties for a rewarding new career!
Stratford's veterinary assistant course is a quality choice for receiving fundamental education regarding the work of a veterinary assistant.
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.
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| *Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, "Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009" |
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| The Veterinary Assistant program was very fun, challenging, and a great learning experience for me. I would recommend the program for anyone who loves animals. — Amanda G. |
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