• The need for quality pet care is universal. Owners want to feel secure that their loved ones are being cared for by educated and skilled professionals. 

• The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the demand for veterinary assistant services will increase by 19% between 2016-2026—which is faster than average in other medical occupations.

• The Veterinary profession presents various career opportunities, and competitive compensation. Sales within the U.S. Market is around $99.0 billion spent on pets in the U.S. with Vet Care & Product Sales grossing at $30.2 billion. 

• Vet Care & Product Sales include routine veterinary care, surgical procedures, and sales of pharmaceuticals through veterinary clinics and are based on data provided by AVMA and Packaged Facts. 

• Certified Veterinary Professionals are at top of the list. According to the 2019-2020 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 84.9 million homes. 

In becoming a Certified Veterinary Professional, you may face many challenges such as: 

-Finding the right training program that is financially affordable

-Transporting to and from veterinary clinics

-Having access to credible Veterinary staff with open availability for proctoring

-Having the time to complete required certification tasks. 

There are several online veterinary training programs to choose from, however, learning solely online takes time, focus, and the ability to self-teach. These programs also can take a year or more to complete and costly. This is especially challenging if you are enrolled in school, working full time, or have other personal obligations.