March 26, 2007
by Stanley Rubenti
Local Education Columnist
Although there are pets and animals in almost every American city, some cities are better than others for your vet tech training. With weather that rarely goes below freezing, a median household income of almost $70,000, and approximately 14 parks serving 33,000 residents, Pleasant Hill, California is a haven for families, pet owners, and anyone interested in veterinary technology.
Veterinary Technical Programs in Pleasant Hill
In a typical vet tech program, you'll cover a wide range of subjects and disciplines, including feline health, exotic fish anatomy, canine discipline and countless other fields related to the health and wellness of animals. To become a veterinary technician, a two-year associate's degree is often sufficient. To become a veterinary technologist, on the other hand, you'll need a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program.
Either way, the various veterinary technical programs situated in and around Pleasant Hill, California can equip you with all the skills and training you'll need for success in this quickly growing field. According to the US Department of Labor, new positions for vet techs could grow more than 27% through 2014.
Not only are people buying more pets, but they are also investing more time and energy into ensuring that their pets receive quality care. In a place like Pleasant Hill, where almost half of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the median income is well above average, pet care and maintenance can be extremely lucrative. The national average for this job is about $12 an hour, but residents of Pleasant Hill generally earn more than 1.5 times that. A veterinary career in Pleasant Hill could be very pleasant indeed.
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About the Author
A freelance writer, Stanley Rubenti currently lives in Bangkok where he writes columns for a variety of publications. Stanley holds a B.A. in history.
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