LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES

You don't have to look very hard to find ways to learn more about animals - usually you only have to ask for the opportunity.

Volunteering at a veterinary clinic

• Check your area for veterinary clinics that have volunteer opportunities.

• Most veterinarians will have volunteers starting around age 12-13.
• Volunteering is the best way to see and learn about different procedures that veterinarians do every day.
• It’s a great résumé builder.
• You’ll learn the lingo and gain hands-on experience.

Shadowing a vet

• If you’re local clinics don’t have a permanent volunteer opportunity, try shadowing a veterinarian for a day.
• Shadowing simply means to follow a veterinarian around and observe what they do.

Volunteering at a shelter

• Local shelters always need volunteers to walk dogs, clean kennels, or give baths.
• Check out this link for more information

So You Want To Be A Vet