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What is the best summer job I can get before college? How can I make myself a better candidate for veterinary medicine related jobs or jobs with animals?
This will be my first job and I want to find one as soon as possible so I can have spending money for college.
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Kassie’s Answer
Look at local opportunities that might give you a day in the life experience for a wide range of animals from large to small animals. This could be anything from a Veterinary practice to animal shelter or even a local livestock/farming operation. Typically you would need to determine a path you will want to focus on if its large or small animals for vet school. Something to mention is that there is a small amount of large animal practices (cows, horse, livestock) compared to small animals (dogs, cats, etc.) based on my experience growing up in agriculture community. Get as much exposure as you can I would say at this point and think about the investment you are making in yourself and make sure its truly a passion you want to purse before diving into this field!
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Hailey’s Answer
If you love animals and want to work with them, there are some fun options to consider. You could sign up for Rover, where you can take care of different pets. You might also find a job at a local boarding facility, or work at places like Petco or PetSmart. My sister works at a boarding facility and gets to care for lots of dogs and cats. She feeds them, plays with them, walks them, gives them medicine, and keeps track of who comes and goes. She loves working with the animals and is also learning a lot, which helps her career. Sometimes, she even helps the grooming team!
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Andrea’s Answer
I love Hailey's and Nixon's advice! Besides getting a job at a pet store or grooming clinic, think about volunteering at a local animal shelter. Having job experience is awesome, but helping in the community really stands out on a resume. Plus, you'll gain amazing experience by seeing how local animal shelters and vets work. Go for it!
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Nixon’s Answer
Use online job sites like Indeed.com and Monster.com to find internships or jobs in veterinary medicine. You can also stop by local vet clinics and ask about summer job openings.