Q. I would like to take the vet program online, but I want to make sure its accredited, and a known college so I can find a career in this field after I graduate.
A. I have not taken any of their courses./
How could I work in a setting with animals, i.e. a Vet's office, etc.?
Q. I really want to work with domestic animals. I want to help save, heal, and protect them. I live in a rural area where jobs are scarce. I have looked into the PennFoster Vet Assistant online course, but I have heard it is no good, any tips. Is that true?
A. You would need to either be a receptionist or kennel staff. Those do not require training, just talk to them and give them a resume. If you wanted to go to school you would have to do a vet assistant, vet tech or vet.
What is safe for a cat to ingest that will dye its urine?
Q. I am trying to find the culprit amongst my cats of who is peeing in the house. It was suggested on HSUS to give one cat at a time fluorescent dye but I cannot find anything like that either from the vet or online. Any ideas?
All my cats are fixed, indoor cats.
All my cats are fixed, indoor cats.
A. Separate half the cats into a closed room with their own box, if the problem happens in either that room or the rest of the house, you'll at least narrow it down further. Then divide those into two groups and further narrow it down by confining some to the closed room and some not.
what is a good online school that offers vet assistant?
Q. i've been trying to research a good school that offers vet assistant online and so far i have found ashworth,penn foster,stratford,and u.s career institute,but which ones are the reputable accredited ones and not just a waste of money and time?
A. There are no "accredited" veterinary assistant programs. The American Veterinary Medical Association does not recognize/accredit "veterinary assistant" programs as it does with veterinary programs or veterinary technology programs. Going to school to be a vet assistant is a waste of time and money. In the eyes of your potential employers you would be no more qualified than someone who did not attend school. So, if it doesn't increase your likelihood of getting a job then it's not worth the money.
If you are determined to attend school and work in a veterinary field then consider a veterinary technology program instead. These are accredited by the AVMA and they are worth your time and money because a degree is required to sit for the board exam and become licensed in most states. There is no licensing exam for assistants. There are a few AVMA accredited on-line tech program. Try to choose one that also as an on-site program (such as Purdue) as these are typically cheaper and more respected but any accredited program is acceptable. You can find a list here: http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_distance_learning.asp
If you are determined to attend school and work in a veterinary field then consider a veterinary technology program instead. These are accredited by the AVMA and they are worth your time and money because a degree is required to sit for the board exam and become licensed in most states. There is no licensing exam for assistants. There are a few AVMA accredited on-line tech program. Try to choose one that also as an on-site program (such as Purdue) as these are typically cheaper and more respected but any accredited program is acceptable. You can find a list here: http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_distance_learning.asp
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