Career and Schooling Information
Learn about various careers working with animals - veterinarians, veterinary technicians, alternate careers (i.e. zookeeping) and how to find the training you need to achieve the career you want.
Vet School Diaries: New Diary Writer Shelley
Shelley will be attending the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the class of 2012. Shelley has decided to pursue my childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. She is in her mid-30s and is changing her career from IT to veterinary medicine. Classes start soon, and you are invited to join her on her vet school journey.
Shelley will be attending the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the class of 2012. Shelley has decided to pursue my childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. She is in her mid-30s and is changing her career from IT to veterinary medicine. Classes start soon, and you are invited to join her on her vet school journey.
Vet School Diaries: New Diary Writer Kate - Heading to Vet School
The Vet School Diaries started years ago with Joanne, then a student at Cornell Veterinary School. Kate was a reader of Joanne's diary, and is now starting her own diary as her vet school journey begins. Kate writes: "Joanne's Vet School Diary was the first one I read, and I learned so much about what to expect from vet school. So, I decided at that point that if I was accepted, I would write one too."
The Vet School Diaries started years ago with Joanne, then a student at Cornell Veterinary School. Kate was a reader of Joanne's diary, and is now starting her own diary as her vet school journey begins. Kate writes: "Joanne's Vet School Diary was the first one I read, and I learned so much about what to expect from vet school. So, I decided at that point that if I was accepted, I would write one too."
Vet School Diaries: Jen
The Vet School Diaries were started years ago to provide a peek at life "behind the scenes" of vet school and vet tech school. This diary will be maintained by Jen in California who will be starting vet tech school soon to work toward her goal of becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
The Vet School Diaries were started years ago to provide a peek at life "behind the scenes" of vet school and vet tech school. This diary will be maintained by Jen in California who will be starting vet tech school soon to work toward her goal of becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
Continuing Education (CE) Spotlight: VetMedTeam
Continuing Education (CE) is something required of most health professions as a means for practitioners to stay current in their field. In the "old days" before the Internet, completing CE meant taking time off of work, traveling to a conference, and attending the various seminars. Today, the Internet makes CE available 24/7. Learn about VetMedTeam; a online accredited provider of veterinary continuing education.
Continuing Education (CE) is something required of most health professions as a means for practitioners to stay current in their field. In the "old days" before the Internet, completing CE meant taking time off of work, traveling to a conference, and attending the various seminars. Today, the Internet makes CE available 24/7. Learn about VetMedTeam; a online accredited provider of veterinary continuing education.
Viewer Viewpoint - Opinions
A Pre-Vet / Career forum discussion on the "value" of a veterinary technical school education has prompted some people to ask what is a veterinary technician and what do they do? Should vet techs be certified and licensed or use on-the-job training? Pet owners also voiced their opinions on how they feel about veterinary technicians, and in this article, a forum member voices his thoughts about this relatively new career in veterinary medicine.
A Pre-Vet / Career forum discussion on the "value" of a veterinary technical school education has prompted some people to ask what is a veterinary technician and what do they do? Should vet techs be certified and licensed or use on-the-job training? Pet owners also voiced their opinions on how they feel about veterinary technicians, and in this article, a forum member voices his thoughts about this relatively new career in veterinary medicine.
Vet School Diaries - New Writer Introduction
The Vet School Diaries were started several years ago by Joanne, a student preparing for her freshman year at Cornell and continuing for the subsequent vet school years. Joanne has now graduated, and the Diaries have continued with many other "stories" of vet students and veterinary technology students around the world. In this article, read Denise's opening post as she prepares for a career as a veterinary assistant in Canada.
The Vet School Diaries were started several years ago by Joanne, a student preparing for her freshman year at Cornell and continuing for the subsequent vet school years. Joanne has now graduated, and the Diaries have continued with many other "stories" of vet students and veterinary technology students around the world. In this article, read Denise's opening post as she prepares for a career as a veterinary assistant in Canada.
What is a Veterinary Technician?
Working with animals requires a love of animals and the knowledge of how to work with and take care of them. People who work as Veterinary Technicians learn the necessary animal handling skills and knowledge by attending technician school or learning the skills on-the-job. Read this FAQ to learn what it takes to become a veterinary technician.
Working with animals requires a love of animals and the knowledge of how to work with and take care of them. People who work as Veterinary Technicians learn the necessary animal handling skills and knowledge by attending technician school or learning the skills on-the-job. Read this FAQ to learn what it takes to become a veterinary technician.
Vet School Diaries: Maren
The Vet School Diaries were started in 2001 by Joanne, a student preparing for her freshman year at Cornell. Joanne has since graduated, and vet school hopefuls and the general public have enjoyed a rare glimpse of what it is "really" like in vet school. The Diaries have continued to grow with many other students contributing from around the world. In this article, read Maren's opening post as she prepares to apply for entry into the University of Missouri-Columbia veterinary school next fall.
The Vet School Diaries were started in 2001 by Joanne, a student preparing for her freshman year at Cornell. Joanne has since graduated, and vet school hopefuls and the general public have enjoyed a rare glimpse of what it is "really" like in vet school. The Diaries have continued to grow with many other students contributing from around the world. In this article, read Maren's opening post as she prepares to apply for entry into the University of Missouri-Columbia veterinary school next fall.
What Is A Veterinary Specialist?
Like human medicine, some veterinarians choose to specialize in one particular species, type of medicine (i.e. dermatology) or surgery. What makes a veterinarian a "specialst", and should your pet be seen by one? Learn more about specialty practice and referrals in this FAQ.
Like human medicine, some veterinarians choose to specialize in one particular species, type of medicine (i.e. dermatology) or surgery. What makes a veterinarian a "specialst", and should your pet be seen by one? Learn more about specialty practice and referrals in this FAQ.
Vet School Diaries - New Writer Introduction
The Vet School Diaries were started several years ago by Joanne, a student preparing for her freshman year at Cornell and continuing for the subsequent vet school years. Joanne has now graduated, and the Diaries have continued with many other "stories" of vet students and veterinary technology students around the world. In this article, read Denise's opening post as she prepares for a career as a veterinary assistant in Canada.
The Vet School Diaries were started several years ago by Joanne, a student preparing for her freshman year at Cornell and continuing for the subsequent vet school years. Joanne has now graduated, and the Diaries have continued with many other "stories" of vet students and veterinary technology students around the world. In this article, read Denise's opening post as she prepares for a career as a veterinary assistant in Canada.
Veterinary Career Topics -- Being A Vet And A Mom
The veterinary profession used to be almost exclusively male; now it is often more common to find women veterinary students and veterinarians. But what about those who wish to have children? Does being a veterinarian help or hinder family life? This was a recent forum topic that generated several honest and valid comments. Read what viewers have to say in this career article.
The veterinary profession used to be almost exclusively male; now it is often more common to find women veterinary students and veterinarians. But what about those who wish to have children? Does being a veterinarian help or hinder family life? This was a recent forum topic that generated several honest and valid comments. Read what viewers have to say in this career article.
Introducing A New Vet School Diary Writer - Chris
This Vet School Diary is a bit different from the other diaries here -- it will be written by the spouse of a vet student. I think that most people will agree: vet school student life is intense. What is life like for those close to the student? How will those long hours spent studying and in clinics affect life at home? Lean is a first year vet student at Kansas State, and her husband Chris will be writting this diary to give viewers a little insight to the life of the vet school spouse.
This Vet School Diary is a bit different from the other diaries here -- it will be written by the spouse of a vet student. I think that most people will agree: vet school student life is intense. What is life like for those close to the student? How will those long hours spent studying and in clinics affect life at home? Lean is a first year vet student at Kansas State, and her husband Chris will be writting this diary to give viewers a little insight to the life of the vet school spouse.
A Day In The Life: Veterinary Technician in the US Army
This "Day in the Life" article features life as a Veterinary Technician in the US Army Veterinary Corps. Find out what a "typical" day is like in the various animal-related fields, from mobile veterinarian to animal care worker in a boarding kennel in the Day in the Life article archive.
This "Day in the Life" article features life as a Veterinary Technician in the US Army Veterinary Corps. Find out what a "typical" day is like in the various animal-related fields, from mobile veterinarian to animal care worker in a boarding kennel in the Day in the Life article archive.
Vet School Diaries - Jennifer: Vet School at Massey in New Zealand
This article introduces a new Vet School Diary Writer, Jennifer, who is planning on a trip to New Zealand to start her veterinary school career. The Vet School Diaries are a collection of posts from various veterinary students around the world, each in their own "diary" section of the Pre-Vet/Career Forum. Now viewers can see what life is like inside of vet school!
This article introduces a new Vet School Diary Writer, Jennifer, who is planning on a trip to New Zealand to start her veterinary school career. The Vet School Diaries are a collection of posts from various veterinary students around the world, each in their own "diary" section of the Pre-Vet/Career Forum. Now viewers can see what life is like inside of vet school!
Army Veterinary Corps
Learn about the many career and educational opportunities through the US Army veterinary Corps. For those interested in these career opportunities, financial aid is available for veterinary school students.
Learn about the many career and educational opportunities through the US Army veterinary Corps. For those interested in these career opportunities, financial aid is available for veterinary school students.
Vet (Tech) School Diaries - Bethany: The first diary writer for vet tech school!
This article introduces another Vet Diary Writer, Bethany, who is the first writer for veterinary technicial school! The Vet School Diaries are a collection of posts from various veterinary students around the world, each in their own "diary" section of the Pre-Vet/Career Forum. Now viewers can see what life is like inside of vet tech school!
This article introduces another Vet Diary Writer, Bethany, who is the first writer for veterinary technicial school! The Vet School Diaries are a collection of posts from various veterinary students around the world, each in their own "diary" section of the Pre-Vet/Career Forum. Now viewers can see what life is like inside of vet tech school!
The International Cat Writers' Association (CWA) 2005 Conference
This site has featured the works of many talented authors and poets in The Viewer Viewpoint over the years. The following press release is for those who want to take their writing talents a little bit further -- find information here about the international Cat Writers' Association (CWA) annual writers' conference for pet-related writers.
This site has featured the works of many talented authors and poets in The Viewer Viewpoint over the years. The following press release is for those who want to take their writing talents a little bit further -- find information here about the international Cat Writers' Association (CWA) annual writers' conference for pet-related writers.
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Information
Informative site for educators and test takers. Most veterinary schools require this test for admission to vet school.
Informative site for educators and test takers. Most veterinary schools require this test for admission to vet school.
How to Prepare For a Veterinary Career: tips on how to learn more about veterinary careers
Whether you are still in school or considering a career change, here are some tips on how to prepare for a career in veterinary medicine -- as a veterinarian, technician, or assistant.
Whether you are still in school or considering a career change, here are some tips on how to prepare for a career in veterinary medicine -- as a veterinarian, technician, or assistant.
The Viewer Viewpoint - A Day In The Life: Pet Care Technician - Small Animal Hospital
This article is part of the Day in the Life series, submitted by viewers in various animal-related careers, from kennel worker to veterinarian. Learn what a "typical" day is like for a variety of careers related to animals and veterinary medicine.
This article is part of the Day in the Life series, submitted by viewers in various animal-related careers, from kennel worker to veterinarian. Learn what a "typical" day is like for a variety of careers related to animals and veterinary medicine.
A Day In The Life - Pet Care Technician in a Small Animal Hospital
This "Day in the Life" article features life as a Pet Care Technician in a small animal hospital. Find out what a "typical" day is like in the various animal-related fields, from mobile veterinarian to animal care worker in a boarding kennel in the Day in the Life article archive.
This "Day in the Life" article features life as a Pet Care Technician in a small animal hospital. Find out what a "typical" day is like in the various animal-related fields, from mobile veterinarian to animal care worker in a boarding kennel in the Day in the Life article archive.
A Day In The Life - Pet Care Technician in a Small Animal Hospital
This "Day in the Life" article features life as a Pet Care Technician in a small animal hospital. Find out what a "typical" day is like in the various animal-related fields, from mobile veterinarian to animal care worker in a boarding kennel in the Day in the Life article archive.
This "Day in the Life" article features life as a Pet Care Technician in a small animal hospital. Find out what a "typical" day is like in the various animal-related fields, from mobile veterinarian to animal care worker in a boarding kennel in the Day in the Life article archive.
Animal Care Worker - A Career As An Animal Care Worker
Find out what a "typical" day is like in the various animal-related fields, from mobile veterinarian to animal care worker in a boarding kennel.
Find out what a "typical" day is like in the various animal-related fields, from mobile veterinarian to animal care worker in a boarding kennel.