Working In an Animal Hospital - A Variety of Opportunities

Animal lovers find great satisfaction in working in veterinary jobs. Working in a Pet Hospital in the Loop can offer a multitude of career opportunities that involve many facets of pets' health. First, of course, is being a veterinarian. A vet is an animal doctor, with much of the same training and education as a physician that deals with people, only with animal's physiology as their focus and specialty. Training and certification from recognized schools ensure that animals receive the best care. A veterinarian in the Loop has to keep up with constant information and training to deal effectively with the wide variety of medical conditions domestic animals share and knowing which types of conditions are prevalent in species and breeds.

Pets' health depends on eating and nutrition and dental care are a serious concern. Animal dentistry in large and small animals is a major part of veterinary care and some vets specialize in this. Vet techs receive professional training and certification and work under the direction of a veterinarian, much like nurses.

Often a pet hospital will have an in-house laboratory where blood work and other tests are conducted so as to provide the veterinarian in the Loop with the right data to treat conditions which are causing health issues for pets. These labs are staffed by vet techs with chemistry and other technical training and they conduct analyses of materials from pets which can give data on what is going on inside and causing concern for the owners.

The first person you see when you visit a veterinary hospital is the receptionist/administrative assistant. This is a key position because it combines human customer relations with pet knowledge and detailed information gathering. Being able to effectively and efficiently multi-task is an important element here. Being able to interact with clients, their pets and other staff are a necessity.

Depending on the size of the facility, attendants, assistants and housekeeping staff will be part of the team. Attendants will help admit pet-patients and get them comfortably settled. They will often help with grooming, washing and other "creature comforts" as well. Housekeeping staff ensures the absolutely necessary cleanliness and germ free environment that any health facility requires.

A pet hospital in the Loop is a team effort. The goal is to keep pets of all breeds and sizes healthy and their owners happy and feeling secure about their pet's continued good health. There are many jobs within these pet health facilities and all work together to keep pets and owners happy through preventative maintenance, checkups and treatment for conditions that require monitoring. Working in these hospitals and clinics is a way to feel fulfillment and share the love of animals that most of us have.