Can anyone here tell me what a vet assistant's job entails, what education/training is required, what the average pay is, and whether health insurance is typically provided?
Also, how does one go about getting a job as a vet assistant? I never see any advertisings for that job? Am I just supposed to ask the local clinics if they're hiring? What if it's a new veterinary clinic that hasn't opened yet? How would I go about inquiring about a job there?
I'm asking because there's a new vet clinic opening in a few months and the owner is the vet I used to take my cats to. I had been considering a job as an assistant but was unsure if it's right for me. But I would love to get a job at this new clinic. I just don't know how. I want to let the owner know asap before other people start applying. I figure I have a good shot at getting a job there so long as no formal training or education is required.
Also, how does one go about getting a job as a vet assistant? I never see any advertisings for that job? Am I just supposed to ask the local clinics if they're hiring? What if it's a new veterinary clinic that hasn't opened yet? How would I go about inquiring about a job there?
I'm asking because there's a new vet clinic opening in a few months and the owner is the vet I used to take my cats to. I had been considering a job as an assistant but was unsure if it's right for me. But I would love to get a job at this new clinic. I just don't know how. I want to let the owner know asap before other people start applying. I figure I have a good shot at getting a job there so long as no formal training or education is required.