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Legend has it that laws in the U.S. protected animals long before they protected children. More states prevent dogs from riding in the back of vehicles than prevent children from doing the same, or so the story goes. Whether or not these tales are true, they show how important animals are and have been in this country. Veterinary technicians have the opportunity to work directly with animals and see to their comfort and wellbeing. They may work in animal hospitals, shelters, veterinary offices, zoos, or animal rehabilitation centers. While most vet techs will work with dogs, cats, and other small pets, the more adventurous may find themselves feeding herring to sea turtles, helping a veterinarian deliver a lion cub, or checking the bandage on the leg of a wounded racehorse.
Because vet techs work so closely with the animals, they develop special relationships with their charges. Some are lucky enough to spend years tending to the same animals, but most vet techs will help each patient recover and be on its way.
Of course, not all vet tech work is sweet and friendly. Vet techs have to clean cages, lift and restrain heavy animals, and attend to sick pets; sometimes they risk injury from upset animals. It’s the job of the veterinary technician to work closely with the veterinarian in charge to provide their special patients with best care possible—whatever that involves.
For an animal lover, the job of a veterinary technician brings welcome challenges and rewards. If you love to work with animals, why not consider a career as a veterinary technician?
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