Welcome to the veterinary technicians and assistants field! If you are interested in a career as a veterinary technician or assistant, youve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more.Veterinary Technicians and Assistants: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with professionals in a field that has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession.Veterinary TechnicianVeterinary AssistantVeterinary Technologist

Kezia Endsleyis an editor and writer with over 25 years of experience. She is the author of four educational books for middle school and high school aged students. She has worked as an editor for numerous publishers, both in-house and as a freelancer.

Introduction

Chapter 1Why Choose a Career as a Veterinarian technician or Assistant?

Chapter 2Forming a Career Plan for Veterinarian technicians and Assistants

Chapter 3Pursuing the Education Path

Chapter 4Pursuing a Professional Veterinarian technician or Assistant CareerNotesGlossaryFurther ResourcesAbout the Author