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VETERINARY ASSISTANTS
Veterinary Assistants examine animals for a veterinarian. They prepare
animals for surgery, perform post-operational medical treatment as
needed, and give medications to animals. They usually work directly
under the supervision of a veterinarian. They receive extensive
training on the job and may also have some postsecondary education such
as trade school or junior college.
Local estimates of jobs in this occupation are not available.
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