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Start Your Own Mobile or In-Home Pet Grooming Side Hustle or Business (Guide)

If working with animals is your dream and you want to be your own boss, becoming a dog groomer could be a great fit. In this blo...

Des Sinkevich

May 12, 2023

12 min read

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5 Ways to Earn More Money as a Vet Tech

Being a vet tech is a rewarding job, but it often doesn’t pay as well as similar roles in human healthcare. Learn how you can ea...

Des Sinkevich

Apr 19, 2023

5 min read

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Earning Your Vet Tech Degree Online vs. On Campus

Transform your love for animals and explore the rewarding world of veterinary medicine. Learn the pros and cons of online and on...

Lauren Ambrosio

Apr 14, 2023

6 min read

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How To Become A Pet Groomer

Pet groomers offer an essential service to pet owners, keeping their furry friends well-groomed and healthy. If you’re intereste...

Des Sinkevich

Mar 01, 2023

5 min read

Worry Free Certification for PF Students

Fear Free Certification For PF Students

Certifications can help your resume stand out when you’re applying for jobs and being certified can show that you have ski...

Des Sinkevich

Jan 10, 2023

5 min read

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Vet Assistant to Vet Tech: Advancing Your Career as a Working Parent

Lauren Campion was a vet assistant in a small animal practice, but knew she wanted to move up in her career to become a veterina...

Des Sinkevich

Nov 16, 2022

12 min read

Advice from Penn Fosters Graduate of the Year

Advice from Penn Foster's Graduate of the Year

You’re enrolled in school and settling in, but you might be struggling to find balance, the best way to study, or you may ...

Nicole Krempasky

Oct 13, 2022

5 min read

Difference Between Vet Technician and Vet Technologist

The Difference Between a Veterinary Technician & a Veterinary Technologist

From your research, it seems like becoming a veterinary technician is the job for you, but maybe you’ve also seen informat...

Des Sinkevich

Oct 05, 2022

5 min read

10 Reasons to Become a Veterinary Assistant

10 Reasons to Become a Veterinary Assistant [Infographic]

Veterinarians can't do their jobs effectively without a strong team supporting them. Veterinary assistants typically do it all, ...

Des Sinkevich

Aug 03, 2022

4 min read

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5 Pet Grooming Tips For Veterinary Assistants

Routine pet grooming not only promotes healthy coats, skin, ears, teeth and feet, but it’s also a great way to strengthen the re...

Des Sinkevich

Jun 06, 2022

9 min read

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6 Things No One Tells You About Being a Vet Tech

If you love animals, pursuing a career as a vet tech can be very rewarding. But becoming a veterinary technician does ...

Penn Foster

Jun 06, 2022

3 min read

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Vet Tech Career Guide: 5 Places You Can Work As a Vet Tech

Veterinary technicians have a wide range of options when it comes to finding employment. In the final part of our six-part serie...

Penn Foster

May 23, 2022

3 min read