So far
this year my plans for after school have changed a lot. My main issue with
going away to a four year school is cost. Being a Physician’s assistant is
something I really considered but 5 years of schooling will cost so much and
even though it will pay off, I don’t think I am willing to pursue it now. I was
looking into ECC and planning on working while going there to get some money
saved until I decide what I want to do. One thing I have thought about was
becoming a DEC officer. I would love to do that but the only problem is chances
in becoming one are very slim. So what I am considering now is becoming a vet
tech. It is a two year program, so it won’t cause me to accumulate too much
debt. It doesn’t make a ton of money, but I really love animals and would like
going to work with them every day. Also since it is a two year program, if I end
up wanting to get a better job, I can go back to school while still working as
a vet tech.
The job
outlook for vet techs is very good. It has an expected 52% increase between
2012 and 2020. As of 2010 they make about $30,000 which isn’t great, but isn’t
terrible either. A vet tech works under a veterinarian and can perform medical
exams and diagnose illness and injury of animals.
Alfred state, Medialle, and GCC all
offer vet tech programs. I would be most interested in attending Alfred state
if I could get a decent scholarship. If not I would probably look into
GCC. Overall, right now I am considering
becoming a vet tech. However, that will probably change in a week or so because
I can’t seem to make up my mind.
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