05-28-14, 07:09 PM | |
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I was in a program to become a physical therapist assistant (I could not complete it for medical reasons). We were repeatedly told that the credits from the PTA program would NOT transfer towards the coursework for a Physical Therapist degree.
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05-28-14, 11:36 PM | |
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I remember someone on another forum switching careers and doing the vet tech stuff - then quit that job because apparently she hadn't taken into account how physical it could be (she was overweight with bad knees). some vets expect the big dogs to be lifted on the table (had that happen with a couple but then the finally left my lab and german shepherd on the floor) but even holding them sometimes took 2(if 2 were available otherwise the 1 had to do it all) lots of kneeling and bending involved.
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05-31-14, 09:08 AM | |
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There is a vet tech in our area who provides home care for dogs who
are ill and living at home. She has made her own business providing day care and services ( visiting the home to give medications when owner is working). So , your friend might like to check in her area what vet techs are doing beside working in an office. If your friend is near a Veterinary Medical University, many have conferences yearly for the doctors and their staff. It is a good way to meet people in the field and learn if the career is a direction for you personally. There is usually a cost ( which often goes to a scholarship and support for the next years conference). Best wishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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