Dream Job: Being a Veterinary Technician
Being a Veterinary Technician can become a dream job for people who love animals. Not only are Veterinary Technicians highly valued employees in almost any veterinary workplace setting, but they also get to work closely with animals and work towards making animals healthy, which can result in a very rewarding career. Veterinarians techs have the opportunity to do what they love and become valued parts of the veterinary team. What do Vet Techs Do? For a vet tech, each day is an opportunity to help an animal in need. Vet techs treat a variety of injuries, assist with emergencies, and
READ MOREVet Tech Tips: Calming Skittish Animals at the Clinic
Become a good Vet Tech with some tips! Whether you’re currently studying to become a veterinary technician/veterinary assistant or are already working in the field, the fact remains that many of the animals you come into contact with in the vet’s office are noticeably scared, nervous, or skittish. As a vet tech or vet assistant, one of your first responsibilities is helping a pet feel comfortable and calm. After all, for some animals, fear or anxiety can quickly turn into aggression, which puts both you and others inside the office at risk. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take
READ MOREEvery Vet Assistant Should ask 6 Questions about being a Vet Assistant
If you’re an animal lover and are interested in the medical field, you may be considering a career as a Vet Assistant. This rewarding job is projected to grow by 19% over the next ten years. Here are a couple questions you will want to ask yourself before completing your Veterinary Assistant training. What do Veterinary Assistants do? A Veterinary Assistant manages basic care for animals, typically in either a clinic or hospital setting. Animals staying overnight will need to be fed and kept in a clean environment. Animals may need to be restrained for procedures, and as a Veterinary
READ MOREVet Assistant vs. Vet Tech: What’s the Difference?
Updated May 2025 Thinking about a career in veterinary care but unsure which path is right for you? This blog breaks down the key differences between veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians, explains how each role functions, and highlights how Milwaukee Career College’s programs are designed to help you get started and grow in the veterinary field. What does a Vet Assistant (VA) do? Veterinary assistants provide support with day-to-day tasks in animal care. They do not need to be licensed or certified, and their work is supervised by a vet tech or licensed veterinarian. Common Veterinary Assistant Duties: Assisting with
READ MOREThree major trends in veterinary industry
The veterinary industry is changing with major trends and it is changing the job of veterinary technicians, which are in high demand across the country. There are three significant trends impacting the veterinary industry, which has a growing need for more veterinary technicians. Trend #1 First, the global veterinary industry encompasses various veterinary health products such as biologicals, medicated feed additives, and veterinary pharmaceuticals report the website Report Linker. “Animal health product ranges are becoming more extensive, now including metabolic drugs, anti-infectives, reproductive aids, feed additives, vaccines, imaging diagnostics, topical solutions, and parasite controls, reports TriMark Publications. Products used to
READ MOREWhat does a Veterinary Technician Do?
From the time we are children, many of us who are animal lovers dream of becoming a veterinarian, or at least work in that industry. However, sometime between then and the moment we could potentially take Milwaukee veterinary technician training, most of us, seeing the realities of life as a veterinarian, or developing other interests, move away from that dream. For others, though, the true animal lovers who are dedicated to that dream, the prospect of attending Milwaukee veterinary technician training for the purpose of becoming a veterinary tech is a very real possibility. So working in the veterinary industry
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