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The Life of a Veterinary Technician
The life of a vet tech is often demanding; long hours, lots of lifting and lots of cleaning up of smelly substances. Not to mention the chance of getting bit or scratched while assisting the doctor with a variety of pets. Is it worth it? Does the love of animals override the demands? Is the salary adequate for the demands and responsibilities of the job? Read some opinions from viewers.

Career Spotlight: Interview with a Super Vet -- My Vet School Classmate
This interview is the most personal one that I have conducted to date. I am interviewing my best friend from vet school, Cindy Zikes DVM DACVIM (and future DACVS). Wow. There are a lot of letters after her name. What do they mean? Just how smart IS she? We are about to find out.

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.

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."

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).

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Veterinary Career Information - Vet School Diaries
This article was written to introduce a new Vet Diary Writer who would have been the first high school author. Upon second thought, this author has decided to not post a diary. I apologize for any inconvenience.

Vet (Tech) School Diaries - Bethany
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 Viewer Viewpoint - A Day In The Life
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
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
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.