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How to Become a Veterinary Microbiologist

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Imagine discovering the bacteria attacking Thoroughbred racehorses or aiding a veterinarian in diagnosing anthrax in cows. Such is the life of the veterinary microbiologist. These specialists identify organisms too small to be seen with the naked ... more »

How to Become a Veterinary Pathologist

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Veterinary pathologists often are the first to notice new diseases, such as discovering that the West Nile virus, spread by mosquitoes, had become a problem in North America. They work in colleges, research labs, and for pharmaceutical companies ... more »

How to Become a Veterinary Radiologist

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Veterinary radiologists play a huge role in animal health and wellness. Like their human counterparts, veterinary radiologists are doctors who specialize in imaging techniques that help diagnose and treat myriad diseases. They using technology ... more »

How to Become an Equine Physical Therapist

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When you become an equine physical therapist you will treat a variety of horse-related muscular and skeletal ailments and injuries. After an injury or surgery, an equine physical therapist helps a horse get back to normal. It's important to know ... more »

How to Care for Baby Zoo Animals

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Everyone loves going to the zoo to see animals up close, and one of the more popular attractions is seeing a baby animal up close. Whenever possible, zoos choose for the mother animal to care for their babies. However, sometimes mother animals ... more »

How to Make a Safe Home for your Pets

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We live with and love our pets; they're part of our family. So everything possible should be done to assure they have a safe home... more »

How to Become a Dog Trainer

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Dog training is as popular as ever. While in the past people looked for the help of dog trainers only to deal with extreme situations, owners are now contacting trainers to help them with the basic, everyday commands that make life easier. This, ... more »

How to Decide If You Really Want to Be an Animal Doc

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A very popular "wannabe when I grow up" for kids, teens, and even many animal-loving adults is to be a veterinarian. However, the reality of the world of a vet is very different than popular conceptions of it, and even what most vets can tell you ... more »

How to Start a Pet Sitting Business

By Valerie Brooks

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Would you like to work with animals, be your own boss, and make great money? Pet sitting might be the answer. I did this for 12 years and had a great time with it. There’s very little overhead and it’s easy to get started... more »

How to Become a Veterinary Dentist

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While some are surprised that a field such as veterinary dentistry even exists, it can be a fulfilling and lucrative career for the motivated veterinary student. Veterinary dentistry is a rising field that animal lovers can revel in. A few simple ... more »

How to Become an Avian Veterinarian

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An avian veterinarian is a vet that specializes in birds. Birds have a different anatomy and medical needs from dogs and cats and many vets now specialize in avian medicine. If you want to become an avian vet, there are some additional things you ... more »

How to Make Money While Caring for Pets

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Do you love dogs and cats? Do you need more spending cash? If so, this How-to is for you! After reading this article, you will know how to make extra money while caring for pets... more »

How to Volunteer To Work With Animals

By Kimberly Buck

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Obtaining employment in a field related to animals usually people to have formal experience with animals. To get that experience, you need to volunteer. Consider your career goals and contact organizations you have an interest in... more »

How to Become a Dog Trainer

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Would you like to become a dog trainer? It's a perfect job for a dog lover and with the push toward more responsible pet and dog ownership, professional dog trainers are in demand more than ever. But how does one actually become a dog trainer? ... more »

How to Become a Dog Trainer

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Are you a dog lover who is considering turning your passion into a profession? It takes more to be a trainer than a love of dogs--here’s the inside scoop from an experienced professional... more »

How to Become a Small Animal Veterinarian

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A small animal veterinarian works in a variety of settings, including private clinics, hospitals, animal shelters and mobile clinics. Those wishing to become a veterinarian should be prepared for years of hard work and quite a large cost, as the ... more »

How to Become a Veterinarian

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Most veterinarians take care of beloved family pets, but the responsibilities of other vets can range from researching animal and human diseases to treating farm and ranch livestock. Competition for veterinary jobs is tight, so training and ... more »

How to Become a Veterinary Livestock Inspector

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Join the public health battle against contagious disease. Explore a career as a livestock inspector. Look for jobs with governmental agencies on both the state and federal level. Inspect livestock for infectious disease and advise livestock ... more »

How to Become a Veterinary Surgeon

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In the United States, a veterinary surgeon is a veterinarian who specializes in surgery. Most vets in the United States can do basic surgery, but as veterinary medicine becomes more involved and more specialized, many vet practices are now ... more »

How to Become an Animal Cruelty Investigator

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An animal cruelty investigator is part of a special task force that works to detect animal abuse and makes sure the perpetrators pay for their crime. Once an ignored area of the law, animal cruelty is now considered a good indicator of future ... more »

How to Find a Career Helping Animals

By Melissa Maroff

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You’d love a career that's animal-related—working with animals, helping to make a difference for animals—anything that involves animals, really. Something rewarding. Something you wouldn’t mind—in fact, something you would actually enjoy getting ... more »

How to Research Salary Ranges and Benefits for a Veterinarian

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The salary range for veterinarians is about $30,000 to $100,000 per year. How much you earn will depend on where you work, your experience and your specialty... more »

How to Become a Veterinary Assistant

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A veterinary assistant is the person who aids the doctor during a standard visit to a clinic. The assistant takes the basic information about the problem, asks general questions and takes the animal's temperature. A veterinary assistant also ... more »

How to become a Veterinary Receptionist

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Millions of people a day are in search of a job--many of them truly wanting a new career. Career means working in a specific field doing something that requires a skill set. While this translates to long-term job placement with financial and ... more »

How to Become a Veterinary Technician

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Love animals? Want to care for them and keep them healthy? Have a knack for science, especially biology? Consider a career as a veterinary technician, or vet tech. These important assistants to veterinarians may take patient histories, perform ... more »

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