3. Interesting and diverse workdays
When you have a job working with animals, it is unlikely you will complain about carrying out tedious and repetitive tasks, day in and day out. Instead, you will likely encounter a variety of animals including cats and dogs, reptiles, birds, native animals, and a wider range of smaller animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. All of these have very different needs and require your attention in many different ways.
If you are a veterinarian, veterinary nurse or assistant you will also deal with stressful and sometimes uncomfortable situations. An owner might bring in a pet that’s been in an accident, has suffered a bad injury or is suffering from a life threatening illness. Each patient will have individual needs and require you to use different skills and levels of expertise.
While the job isn’t always easy, it won’t be routine or boring. If you’re looking for a career that offers both consistent and diverse tasks and challenges, working with animals might be just right for you.
4. You can get qualified quickly
In order to pursue a career such as a veterinary nurse, you need the right qualifications. Pursuing a career in this field takes some rigorous study. At the same time, you can earn your qualifications reasonably quickly. For example, if you would like to become a qualified veterinary nurse and meet the prerequisite for the qualification ACM40418 Certificate IV In Veterinary Nursing, you can complete the course in as little as 1 year. If you want to study online, it will take a little longer.
This is unlike many professional careers requiring you to spend three or more years to achieve a degree or certification.
A career in animal care and veterinary nursing provides an opportunity to start working as a professional more quickly than in many other fields.
5. The satisfaction of helping people
When you work as a veterinarian, veterinary assistant or veterinary nurse you will play an essential role in educating pet owners about pet care. For example, providing advice on optimal diets, medication, wound care, managing long-term illness and training and enrichment.
In many cases, the care and advice you provide will improve and save the lives of animals. The comfort you provide animals and their owners is a source of pride and satisfaction that you won’t find in many other careers.
