You can start a career as a veterinarian assistant in less than one year plus you will have plenty of room for advancement by immediately training as a veterinarian technician. You can also advance to other careers from this entry-level position, including that of a veterinarian. With projected job growth of…

Veterinary techs perform a hands-on job. They should know how to safely administer medications, restrain animals, and perform basic lab tests. You may be wondering how students can learn this online. It varies by institution, but generally, all accredited online vet tech programs include some in-person requirements. The difference between…

A career of a dog trainer or service dog trainer can be rewarding but it takes a lot of work. The love for animals is just the beginning. The most experienced dog trainers say that the hardest part of the job is working with people. Whether you want to become…

If you recently got a puppy or a dog and want to train it, you can check out of these dog training courses, classes, and tutorials online that we have collected here. This list includes both free and paid courses that can help you learn how to train your pup….

If you like grooming your dogs and know how to get the job done right, if your friends and family ask you to trim their dogs’ fur, you must be good at it. In this case, you can consider making this a career. With some dog grooming courses online, you…

If you are a dog lover, the career of a dog groomer can be a good fit for you. You need to get trained for this profession, but the training includes several steps before you can reach the point where you are comfortable enough to call yourself a professional dog…

Grooming is more than just keeping a dog clean, it’s also a part of the overall health plan of a dog. From keeping fur untangled to keeping nails at a healthy length, good pet owners should always carry out a grooming routine. All dogs, small or large, fluffy or sleek,…

One of the most popular careers among dog lovers is a dog groomer largely because it involves much interaction with dogs and comes with flexible working hours. Dog groomers provide bathing and grooming services to various dog breeds. Article Table of Contents1 Dog Groomer Duties & Responsibilities2 Dog Groomer Salary3…

The career of a dog trainer combines practical teaching skills with knowledge of animal behavior. Consistency, patience, and great verbal and non-verbal communication skills help a trainer teach both canine and human clients efficiently. Mostly, dog trainers are self-employed. However, some may work as a part of a pet store’s…

Vet technicians assist vets with diagnoses and treatment of animals in animal hospitals, private clinics, and research facilities. Their duties include testing samples, such as blood, urine, stool, and more, administering medications and vaccines under the supervision of a vet. They also prepare animals for surgeries including administering anesthesia and…

Veterinary assistants provide care for animals while supervised by a veterinarian or vet technician. Their duties include feeding, bathing, and exercising animals. They also have to restrain them during procedures, examinations, and treatment. Vet assistants sometimes are tasked with lab work, such as collecting samples and drawing blood. As of…

It is estimated that dogs have intelligence equivalent to a 2-year-old, according to Live Science Managing Editor Jeanna Bryner. As language development tests demonstrate, average dogs can learn 165 words (like a 2-year-old child), including gestures and signals. It is believed that the top 20% of dogs have above-average intelligence…