By Paula Fitzsimmons
Working for animals is a labor of love. If your career aspirations involve protecting some of this planet’s most defenseless creatures, there’s probably little that can keep you from your goals.
Including job forecasts.
I’m not a huge fan of basing career choices solely on statistics, and here are a few reasons why . . .
By Paula Fitzsimmons
Veterinary medicine has got to be one of the most undervalued professions on the planet. The path to becoming a veterinarian begins with rigorous academic training . . . at great personal financial expense that often leads to debt.
Vets get pooped on and bitten by their patients – no animal in his or her right mind actually looks forward to seeing the vet.
They also regularly deal with a range of human personalities and quirks. For instance, not everyone understands why they actually have to pay more than a few bucks for professional services. As if vets should work for free.