Your advice for me

Moofey

Oh yeah, the veterinarian had his wife working with him

sarah_ep

Why don't you stay at your current job and take some classes. With a degree or some type of cert you should make more.

Agreed. Set yourself for future success in the field you love. Will you want to be a vet tech in 10 years? 20 years?

Agree. You can always get a job as a vet tech and go to school. I have been going to school part time for the last 5 years. Although I do not have my degree yet, I am able to use what I am learning daily.

Indeed.com for jobs and salary trends.

ShapeUpSidney

you can also look into volunteering at animal shelters and such while you're in your current job. that makes for good animal experience, which could bump your pay up a little.

+1

ShapeUpSidney

(the insurance is why it is expensive)

I bet the insurance on a used Corolla is cheaper...

Moofey

I think I will look into volunteering

Thank you all for your wonderful advice!

Moofey

(the insurance is why it is expensive)

I bet the insurance on a used Corolla is cheaper...

After my wreck and ticket from the wreck... Not really, the wreck was a big mess and was caused by obstructed view. My parents and I sat down and looked at the insurance, compared them to what I am driving now, 15 dollar difference... Haha, I am dead serious about that one. Corollas are really nice cars though!

Colemanlo1

You should check into working as a vet tech at a University. I work at Oklahoma State University and can tell you that they pay their techs well (more than you make now), plus it would be a State job with good leave benefits, Health Benefits, teachers retirement benefits, and oppurtunity to grow. While they do like the people who get the certificatation, it's not required. You have a good chance of being hired with experience. You aren't far from OKC so maybe you should check into what OU or some of the other OSU OKC extension offices have to offer, or some of the other colleges around. Good luck!

Moofey

You should check into working as a vet tech at a University. I work at Oklahoma State University and can tell you that they pay their techs well (more than you make now), plus it would be a State job with good leave benefits, Health Benefits, teachers retirement benefits, and oppurtunity to grow. While they do like the people who get the certificatation, it's not required. You have a good chance of being hired with experience. You aren't far from OKC so maybe you should check into what OU or some of the other OSU OKC extension offices have to offer, or some of the other colleges around. Good luck!

I am sure you have to have a degree haha

CaptainGordo

You should check into working as a vet tech at a University. I work at Oklahoma State University and can tell you that they pay their techs well (more than you make now), plus it would be a State job with good leave benefits, Health Benefits, teachers retirement benefits, and oppurtunity to grow. While they do like the people who get the certificatation, it's not required. You have a good chance of being hired with experience. You aren't far from OKC so maybe you should check into what OU or some of the other OSU OKC extension offices have to offer, or some of the other colleges around. Good luck!

I am sure you have to have a degree haha

Did you read what she wrote?

"While they do like the people who get the certificatation, it's not required. You have a good chance of being hired with experience."

Plus, certification is not a degree. It's something you could work toward while working. Plus, you would probably get a great deal on tuition, and work on getting a degree and the associated opportunities for advancement and more dough.

Moofey

You should check into working as a vet tech at a University. I work at Oklahoma State University and can tell you that they pay their techs well (more than you make now), plus it would be a State job with good leave benefits, Health Benefits, teachers retirement benefits, and oppurtunity to grow. While they do like the people who get the certificatation, it's not required. You have a good chance of being hired with experience. You aren't far from OKC so maybe you should check into what OU or some of the other OSU OKC extension offices have to offer, or some of the other colleges around. Good luck!

I am sure you have to have a degree haha

Did you read what she wrote?

"While they do like the people who get the certificatation, it's not required. You have a good chance of being hired with experience."

Plus, certification is not a degree. It's something you could work toward while working. Plus, you would probably get a great deal on tuition, and work on getting a degree and the associated opportunities for advancement and more dough.

I was just stating that because it seems to good to be true........................

CaptainGordo

I was just asking because it seems to good to be true, I know she would never say anything that is not true but again I figured making it clear to myself would help me out in the long run...

Huh? :huh:

Why do you need to get snippy?

Not snippy. Just pointing out that she had mentioned that you do not have to have a degree.

LorinaLynn

Oh yeah, the veterinarian had his wife working with him

I had his wife AND his mother. *shudder*

Colemanlo1

You really don't always. Search the job online and it tells you. The only reason I know is because I was interested in that at one point and a lot of the jobs do not require it.

Colemanlo1

Check out Position Number 632670 at jobs.okstate.edu- required is GED/Highschool. Hiring range is $10.85-$18.15 hr. Jobs like this are on there all the time and you can even search for jobs near your city. I hope this helps

Moofey

Oh yeah this helps, thank you so much!