These are some careers that allow you to work with animals.
*Marine Biologist *Zoologist *Large Animal vet *Animal trainer *Small animal vet *Equine vet *Exotic vet *K-9 unit *Animal behaviorist *Food scientist *Pharmacologist *Vet for the army *Psychologist *Animal Nutritionist *Animal rescuer *Conservationist *Rehabilitation *Animal groomer *Animal reproduction specialist
Some characteristics that I believe you should have in order to become a part of any of the careers on top are
-Educated -Experience -Be outspoken -Have patience -Be reliable -Good swimmer -Gentle -Public speaking skills -Focus -Quick thinker -Organized -Good memory -Have free time -Be able to investigate -Passionate
Veterinary Technicians, Technologists, and Assistants
Veterinary Technician:
-Specialized training in areas of veterinary health and surgical care. -Training at an AVMA-accredited institution, state exams, and license. -Associate Degree (AS) -Treatment, radiology, anesthesia, dentistry, etc -Client education -Lab procedures -Indirect supervision by veterinarian
Veterinary Technologist:
-Specialized training areas of veterinary health and surgical care. -Training at an AVMA-accredited institution,state exams, and license. -Bachelor's Degree (BS) -Treatment,radiology, anesthesia, dentistry, etc -Client education -Lab procedures -Indirect supervision by veterinarian
Veterinary Assistant
-Assists veterinarians and vet technicians -Technical school program - CVA -Career field -Pre-technical program -Pre-vet program -Direct supervision by veterinarian
Veterinary Practice Act
~Veterinary Technician/ Technologist Duties
*Direct Supervision -Anesthesia induction, monitoring, or recovery -Dental Exam -Established airway and provide CPR of lifesaving procedures
*Veterinary Assistant Duties -Direct Supervision -All tasks not listed under indirect supervision-
-Indirect supervision Ear cleaning Radiology asissting Surgical assisting Medical treatments Monitor patients Grooming Stateboard of veterinary medicine governs laws and license for vets and vet techs
-CVT= Certified Veterinary Technician or Technologist -LVT= Licensed Veterinary Technician or Technologist -RVT= Registered Veterinary Technician or Technologist
Associations
-AVMA= American Veterinary Medicine Association -NAVATA= National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America -AAHA= American Animal Hospital Association