If you would like to work with animals for a living, the right training can turn your ambition into a fulfilling career as a Veterinary Assistant in less than a year! Question? How do you know if this is the…
Wondering about your career options in the field of animal health care? There are many rewarding professions open to those with the right training and a passion for animal welfare. Enrolling in a veterinary assistant program is a great place…
If you’re looking for a rewarding career working with animals then there are few jobs more fulfilling than becoming a veterinary technician assistant. Working with veterinarians and veterinary technicians, a VTA is an essential part of a clinic’s team and…
Your dog’s abnormal gait may be an indicator of something worse Although this medical condition has a funny sounding nickname it is actually a very serious pet disorder. So, it is a disease of the vertebrae in the neck… that makes it…
I say walk but my dog says RUN! Pet obedience training could help mismatches before they turn to bad relationships At the heart of every dog and owner relationship is pet obedience training. Without it, the relationship could be turbulent as we’ll see…
Be careful with chocolate around your canine pets During the holiday season, a lot of households have plenty of chocolate laying around for hungry dogs to eat. Mmmm, chocolate. Chocolate is delicious! So it is no wonder that our dogs love it…
Fat cats risk joint disease Modern pets are becoming sedentary, overweight and obese. Are our animal family members at risk because of our lifestyle habits? Imagine for a moment – it’s springtime. A time when many people brush the dust off their…
Is your pet stressed visiting the vet? We make health care environments stress-free for children, why not do the same for our animal family members? Many children visit pediatric dentists. Stuffed toy animals everywhere, fake tiki torches “burning” on the walls, a…
Dogs die locked in hot car – reads the headline. It sometimes takes tragic events to remind us of the importance of looking after our animal friends. Beautiful spring weather! Sunshine, lovely breeze, clear skies! It can still be a bit crisp…
Safeguard your pet from household hazards The same household hazards for children pose a very serious threats to our pets. We talk about baby-proofing our homes and we know about the importance of keeping harmful materials out of the reach of small children; but…