The veterinary field is one that has different types of work associated with it. For instance, one may take samples and the other would do x-rays. I have always wanted to become a vet tech because i have always grown up around animals and grown to love them. It would be a great opportunity to wake up everyday and do what i love. It seems like it would be a great choice for me because my heart is for animals. I have always loved animals and it would break my heart to see them hurt so this would be a great job that will suit me in many ways and i know i would enjoy working there. There isn 't anything that i wouldn 't want to do besides work on animals. In this speech, i will outline the job description, preparation and advantages/disadvantages …show more content…
You will be able to get a great amount of hours working if you strictly tell them that you want to be on call or work on the weekends. They have the option to develop within their field, which translates to more money and opportunities. This position entails working in biomedical facilities, wildlife facilities, diagnostic labs, food safety inspection facilities, and drug and food manufacturing companies. The disadvantages are, long hours can be demanding on the body. Dealing with the death of animals can also have effects on the professionals. Exposure to allergens and along with radiation are some of the health issues the vet tech has to deal with. If you are on call then you may not get enough of sleep that you would like to get. Being on your feet for many hours is very challenging and it will get stressful but in the end when you see the animals healthy then it would make you feel …show more content…
Working with animals has always been what i wanted to do because personally, i am a animal lover and will try to do everything i can for them. I do believe that this job can be difficult at times because the outcome may not come out like you wanted it to be. The worst part about this job is dealing with the deaths of the animals and then telling the owners about it. It will become very stressful in the long run because you can do you best but it may not come out like the way you planned and then you would have to deal with that pain of losing someone 's animal. Working with animals is a great chance for you to learn different things and you can get the chance to go places and go to different vet offices and learn other ways to do
Veterinary technicians are like the techies of the theatre; the organization would be able to function without them, but it would be much harder. Things run a lot more smoothly with vet techs. There are multiple benefits that come with being a veterinary technician. These benefits include, but are not limited to, a high job outlook, great room for advancement, and only two years of schooling (depending on the route you take). Above all, the animals, who aren’t always able to help themselves, are being taken care of.
In my opinion working in zoology isn’t only a life changing job, but it’s a one time opportunity to work with animals you typically don’t see everyday. Regardless the risk that come with this job iit takes the right person to see it’s full potential.
Vet Tech has always been an option for me, helping animals is something that is very interesting. It was introduced in 1989, the AVMA officially adopted the name “Vet Tech.” In 1998, emergency vets debut on Animal Planet. And in 2008, student population grows from 500 to 700. There are about 17,000 people employed in the career field chosen. Some of the common trends of the job would be, working at Zoos, Aquariums, Boarding Kennels, and Wildlife sanctuaries. These jobs are usually found working in an animal clinic or hospitals and sometimes at farms because that is the “normal” areas for this occupation. In this career there are some general duties such as: Observe animals behavior and conditions, Provide nursing care, Bathe animals, Clip nails, groom animals hair, keep animals calm during exams or procedures. The more specific duties of the job would be to: take x-rays of animals and develop them, get utensils and prepare the animals for surgery, keep and record patient's history. Most of the clinics are open 24 hours. There is not anything that is unusual about the number of hours/nature of the job. (Bls.gov.vettech)
A vet tech can work in different work environments, such as animal hospitals, and private clinics. Working in various, environments create skillful tasks, which include: lab work, radiology, nursing care, surgery, x-rays, and assisting veterinarians in surgeries (Money Careers). Each of these tasks require their own abilities helping needy animals, for example: lab work deals with collecting samples of tissue, blood, and urine, nursing involves with taking care of the animals after the surgeries and checking on how their responding to the procedure (U.S. Bureau of Labor).
For as long as I can remember, my childhood dream has always been wanting to become a veterinarian. While other kids were outside having fun at the playground, I was at the library reading books and learning about the different animals. However, as I matured, I realized that being a veterinarian isn’t just about caring for and assisting injured animals. Being a veterinarian means having the ability to make quick decisions in stressful situations, showing complete dedication and passion to this profession, and being able to effectively communicate to pet owners.
The drawbacks of being a large animal veterinarian are the stress, and dangers. You might find that working as a large animal veterinarian is stressful. This might be because you are holding a life in your hands. You cannot mess up an operation, or give out the wrong medication. That could mean the animals life or its death. In this career there are dangers. These include working with dangerous chemicals, getting injured by an animal, and working with dangerous tools.
Cons are stress like when working long hours of the day, dealing with death of pets and distraught owners, exposure to allergens like pet dander, fur, along with radiation that have to deal with day-to-day basis. Combine them all with playing multiple roles throughout the day- receptionist, nurse, kennel attendant, technical assistant, janitor, and counselor. Unpredictable animals when animals feel threatened or alarmed and in unfamiliar area and especially when the animal is sick or in pain. Odd hours meaning depending on the employer his/her expectations may be expected to work on nights and or weekends. Weather may not be exempt either.Risk of getting injuries. Pros are pay that vet tech may not start off with twenty dollars but there room in there to grow. Room for advancement vet techs have the option to develop within their field which can translates to more money and opportunities. Flexibility vets have flexibility to work in a diverse set of environments. Opposite of a boring work environment the work environment is constantly changing every day. Hands on working with animals. Deals with various animals and numerous
In one way or another, I have been taking care of animals my entire life. Growing up, I was completely dedicated to animals, caring for what could be considered a mini zoo. Naturally, as a child, I was set on a career as a veterinarian. Like most children, I was naive about the veterinary profession, but I had plenty of people to warn me about its challenges. Albeit initially discouraged from becoming a veterinarian, my search for a meaningful career not only revived my spark for veterinary medicine but also gave me the maturity and experience necessary to succeed in it.
When she was little she could only dream of becoming a veterinarian. Now she is fulfilling her dreams as a Veterinary Technician. "Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life”(Henry Hernandez). Being a Veterinary Tech is really a lot of fun as long as you are passionate love with animals. One reason to become a Veterinary Tech is because they get to meet new animals and take care of them too. This career is very important because the well-being of animals is just as important as the well-being of humans(Vet Tech Guide). Animals need to be thought of humans just in a different shape. Loving, respecting, and comforting animals is just a small part in the career of a Veterinary Technician; being detail oriented, strong, and being educated are also very important qualities for a veterinary technician to have.
Did you know a cheetah can go from zero to 60 mph in a matter of seconds? The Acinonyx jubatus, also known as a cheetah, is the world's fastest land mammal. These animals are very graceful and able to go very high speed to get their prey. Cheetahs are carnivorous animals that can live from 10 years to 12 years. They are about 3.5 - 4.5 ft wide and their tail adds an extra 25.5 - 31.5 inches in width.
Attention getter: Lion, tigers, and bears, oh my! When the circus comes rolling into town, many people are excited to go and that is all that is talked about; about the clowns, the trapeze artists, the ring leader, the elephants and all the other marvelous wonders of the circus. But would you all still be excited to go if you knew the truth about the circus and the animal trainers of how they treat the animals? Because in reality, for our spirits to raise at the circus, they break the spirits of all the animals, especially the elephants.
There is a phenomenon that has been occurring for as long as humans have been around and continues to happen to this day, this is when animals rain down from the sky. Now you might find it hard to believe that there have actually been events in time when animals have rained down from the sky, but a quick web search would show you that it does happen and somewhat often. Now we are all familiar with the popular idiom; “It’s raining cats and dogs outside.” This term can be described as being; “something that you say when it is raining very heavily.” (Free Dictionary)
III. Credibility Statement: I have been a cat owner for nineteen years. I have hand raised and trained my two cats since they were kittens.
When God created mammals their primary purpose was to be a helper for man but after the fall of man their purpose changed a little they became a food source, their skin was used for clothing and other goods, they have been for centuries used as a source of power, they are used in medical research for testing drugs, manufacturing vaccines, and studying diseases that affect humans. One of the biggest purposes for mammals today is companionship/pets a couple of the main pets today are cats, dogs, rabbits, mice or anything that is cute and cuddly. but as much as i would like to talk about cute and cuddly mammals but today I'm going to focus on the odd balls of class mammalia. But in order to know what makes the animals I am going to talk about
Our case is that if we don’t test on animals then progress in scientific fields would be halted. As first speaker for the negative I will speak about the benefits of animal testing in general and then I’ll talk in detail about animal testing in medicine. My second speaker will talk about the opinions on testing and the food chain and my third speaker will summarise our points and rebut.