A growing population of pets is keeping demand for veterinary technicians and animal care workers strong.  Earning a veterinary technician degree will help prepare you for an exciting job working with dogs, cats, and perhaps more unusual pets.

Mary Ann Baik left her job as an office manager five years ago to follow her childhood dream of working with animals. Now she spends her nights tending sick and injured pets at the intensive care unit of an animal clinic in Los Altos, Calif.

Mary Ann Baik, center, an animal health care technician, at work at the Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos, Calif. Demand for the technicians is strong.

Ms. Baik helps with triage when animals arrive, monitors those in critical condition and assists with surgery. She also checks blood pressure and breathing rates and changes dressings on wounds. Rodents, reptiles and birds have all spent time in the unit, but a majority of the patients are dogs and cats.

Despite increases in the overall unemployment rate, animal health care technicians like Ms. Baik continue to be in demand. In 2006, there were about 145,000 such technicians, and the number is growing faster than in most other types of occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

An increase in new animal procedures and pet insurance is keeping demand high for those who take care of animals.  Earning a veterinary technician degree online will best prepare you for a career in this field.

The health care industry has been seen as a goldmine for students who are looking at earning a medical degree.  Many people have returned to school or are earning a medical degree online to ensure employment in these tough economic times.  But the health care job market is taking a hit in Michigan, where thousands [...]

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Though the automotive industry is down, there is still a need for auto mechanics.  Many people are keeping their old cars instead of buying new ones creating a need for qualified techs.  Those who earn automotive technician degrees will be able to find the best jobs because of their qualifications.
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Adults today are looking for education options that will better prepare them for a career change in today’s competitive job market. Anyone who is looking to move forward in their careers, but don’t have time to attend a 4-year college should consider earning their degree online.
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