Career Links
You'll find great information online, but do your homework. Being listed does not imply an endorsement, so research carefully.
Cornell University Animal Careers
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Career Page
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) (veterinary technician, veterinary assistant; veterinary nurse)
Animal Behavior Society, Careers in Animal Behavior
Petfinder's Quick Overview of Animal Careers
Care.com, "Here Are the 17 Coolest Jobs That Involve Working With Animals"
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), Put in specific careers and get information about salaries, need, training, etc.
(it's not just for animal careers)
Animal Grantmakers (consortium, not job-related)
Veterinary Assistant vs Veterinary Technician Helpful information about the two careers and excellent links. This guide is by US Career Institute, a distance-learning school (we don't know the school, so this isn't an endorsement). Thanks to JR who wrote in to recommend the link. (JR, your STEM club sounds excellent.)
The Balance, Animal Rescue Careers
Information About Schools
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
Accredited veterinary programs (AVMA)
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), list of veterinary schools
CVMA, list of accredited AHT (Animal Health Technologist) and VT (Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist) programs, https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/programs/ahtvtpac/colleges-with-accredited-programs
CVMA definition of Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist
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