If you’d love to be a veterinarian but can’t face eight years of college, you may want to consider a career as a Veterinary Technician.  They work in private and public clinics , in labs, on farms and in classrooms. They’re responsible for things like preparing the animals for surgery and performing routine pet exams. They monitor vital signs, take x rays and work on animal’s dental hygiene. A large part of the job is educating people about how best to care for their pets. To begin a career as a Veterinary Technician, most states require that you complete a two year program. You’ll also have to pass a national board exam. This can be a very gratifying career. It combines a love of animals with medicine and people.

Remember, your pets count!

You’re at the pet shelter trying to decide on what pet to adopt. You’re staring at an adorable Yorkshire Terrier puppy. His little brown eyes, floppy ears and button nose warm your heart and you’re now ready to sign the adoption papers. There are certain things that you should know about Yorkshire Terriers. They were first bred in the 1800’s for the purpose of catching mice and rats. These dogs are very active and need lots of exercise. It’s also a good idea to have them properly trained at an early age. If not, they can be disobedient. Yorkshire Terriers are great dogs for apartment living. They are small and with their loud bark, make good watchdogs. They get along well with children who play gently with them. They can snap if frightened or are treated rough by a child.

Now that you’re aware of some of the characteristics of a Yorkie, do you still want to adopt him?  Sure you do, go ahead and sign those papers!

Remember, your pets count!