Carrington College Veterinary Technology Student Spotlight: Caitlin McKnight
At Carrington College we love animals, and what better time to feature one of our Veterinary Technology students than during National Veterinary Technician Week!
20 Dog Facts for National Dog Day
Carrington College loves dogs! A career as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant is a great way to help animals. In honor of National Dog Day, we wanted to share some fun facts about Man’s Best Friend.
Large-animal veterinarians in high demand in rural areas
As the increasing need for veterinarians in the U.S. continues to be on the rise, the types of animals veterinarians are attending to is beginning to become a more important issue. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that the amount of licensed and practicing veterinarians will increase by 12 percent by 20221, but most of […]
A day in the life of a veterinary technician
Becoming a veterinary technician – often shortened to vet tech – might just be the ideal position if you’re an animal lover. While this career comes with a lot of challenges, it is also undoubtedly rewarding, and job duties can vary greatly from day to day. Veterinary technicians do have to earn a degree, and […]
How vet techs can counsel parents of destructive dogs
Veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians are well trained in how to treat a variety of different species, from house pets to farm animals. A veterinarian can have a range of experiences with these different animals throughout their day, so understanding how to manage anxious pets is an important skill. Many dog owners deal with destructive […]