A Work-From-Home Job You’ll Love Being a stay-at-home parent is a choice made with careful thought and love. You want to be available for your kids at any time they might need you, and staying home is often the best way to achieve that. Some parents who choose this lifestyle might be interested in a work-from-home job to add more variety to their lives. However, finding a … [Read more...]
Veterinary Assistant Certification: The First Step Toward a Career in Animal Medicine
Becoming a Certified Vet Assistant Has Its Benefits High school graduation season has come to a close, and many new grads are thinking about what is next. Additionally, those already in the workforce are looking to make a career change that is a little more in line with their passions. For the animal lovers among both groups, a career helping animals is probably on their … [Read more...]
Can Cats Be Trained?
How Cat Trainers are Saving Feline Lives Most people believe that a cat’s behavior and personality are just the result of a lottery, and you either win or lose. When a cat’s behavior is too aggressive or destructive, a cat owner, at best, learns to deal with her cat. At worst, she may abandon her cat at the nearest animal shelter. When dogs exhibit aggressive or … [Read more...]
Online Classes: An Easy Way to Gain Pet Career Skills
Online Classes Make It Easy to Switch Careers You want a career working with animals. As it turns out, this is a smart choice. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the animal care industry is expected to have above average growth of 11 percent from 2014 to 2024. It’s also an industry not limited geographically because pet ownership isn’t exclusive to a … [Read more...]
Is a Dog Trainer Certification Worth It?
Why Certification is Important for Dog Trainers You love training your dog. Not only do you get to spend time with him, but you also have the best behaved dog of anyone you know. You’ve even had some success helping your friends train their dogs. Your life matches the description of a dog trainer! You believe this might be a great career path for you. What is your next … [Read more...]
Do You Have What It Takes to Work at the Vet’s Office?
The Rewarding Career of a Vet Assistant Pets are becoming more popular than ever. Across the U.S., pet ownership jumped from 56% to 65% between 2012 and 2015. The rising popularity of family pets is creating more demand for pet-related professionals. As animals enter the homes and lives of more people, they add to the population of animal patients who need veterinary … [Read more...]
Animal Training Turns Your Passion Into a Career
Why You Should Become an Animal Trainer “Follow your passion.” That bit of life and career advice gets passed around quite a bit. Unfortunately, not every hobby or interest lends itself to becoming an occupation. Taking on a job you aren’t crazy about just to pay the bills can quickly become a permanent thing. Fortunately for animal lovers, economics and enthusiasm can … [Read more...]
What Do Pet Groomers Do?
Grooming Does More Than Keep Pets Looking Cute When watching a dog show on TV, you might see the way the dogs’ coats shimmer and shine in the overhead light, not a single hair out of place, and ask yourself: How do they get to be so perfect? Pet lovers already know the answer to this question: professional grooming coupled with a healthy diet. But did you also know that … [Read more...]