Every 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 MOREVeterinary Terminology Cheat Sheet
Veterinary Terminology Veterinary science, like any other field of medicine, has a vast amount of its own unique terms. It’s important when attending veterinary assistant school to learn the basic terminology to more effectively communicate in a veterinary office. Like other medical terminology, veterinary terms are best learned by breaking them down into their component parts. Veterinary terminology has three basic parts (not all of which are used in every word): the prefix, root, and suffix. Common Veterinary Terminology Terms Defined Contralateral. Prefix: Contra- (against). Root: lateral (side). Meaning: Affecting the opposite side. Endoscope. Prefix: Endo- (inner). Root: scope. Meaning:
READ MOREWorking in a Veterinary Clinic is Perfect for an Animal Lover
Many children grow up with a love for animals and it is common for children to dream of someday working in a veterinary clinic. You may have never pursued your dream of working in the veterinary field but the thought has come to mind as you find yourself looking for a new career.
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Updated February 2025 Your Guide to Veterinary Assistant Training What do Veterinary Assistants do? Veterinary assistants play a crucial role in animal care, performing various tasks to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Responsibilities may include: Feeding, bathing, and exercising animals Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining exam rooms and surgical areas Administering medication and assisting in first aid Calming and caring for animals and monitoring them post-surgery Handling patient records, scheduling and client communication Veterinary assistants often go between hands-on work and administrative tasks. Hours will vary depending on whether you are working in an emergency or non-emergency clinic. What does Veterinary
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