Veterinary Technician Career

Senior year is one of the hardest years a student will ever have. Not because the class are hard or the teachers are mean, but because this is the year where we must choose our career pathway. Whether that would be going to college or going to work right out of high school. Figuring out what I want my career to be has been the hardest choice I’ve ever had to make. There are so many options to choose from for what is right for me. I’ve always been interested in the medical field, but taking care of people is not something I want to do. I have a huge passion for working with animals. Animals have been in my life ever since I can remember. This is why I have made my decision on becoming a veterinary technician. Veterinary technician has always been one of my options but I never really thought that I could make it my career. I’ve learned that it is what I would love doing. They say that if you love your job, you never work a day in your life. That’s exactly what I want! I don’t want to have a career that I dreed going to. Don’t get me wrong though, I’m not in it to pet puppies all day. For me it’s about taking care of them and

They observe animals behavior, prepare them for any surgeries and exams, first aid and nursing care, take lab samples or tests, x-rays, responsible of animal records, and dispense shots medication or treatments to the animal patients. The environment that vet techs work in can range from an animal clinic to a zoo. I personally would prefer an animal hospital or clinic. Veterinary technician’s jobs are just as physically and emotionally demanding as a nurse’s. They must have a flexible schedule to work late evenings, weekends, and holidays. I don’t mind because if I’m helping a patient, it’s worth it. The median pay for vet techs in the year of 2012 was $30,290. This is not as much money as most want, but I’m not in it for the