Exploration should include
- identifying career opportunities in the animal-care industry
- identifying working conditions associated with the identified careers
- describing training requirements of the identified careers
- listing personal goals for a career in animal health care
- determining the field that is most compatible with personal goals
- listing the pros and cons of the career
- examining personal traits and interests that facilitate success in the career
- developing a career plan that includes the education and experience necessary for the career goal.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How do the educational requirements and duties differ among the three levels of the veterinary medical field?
- What veterinary-related careers are available outside of veterinary medicine?
- What resources are available to research information about careers in animal care?
- Why is it important to explore career opportunities before making educational decisions?