VETERINARY SPECIALIST - GROWTH POTENTIAL
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 Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average through 2018. The growth is partly fueled by the continued desire of people to own pets-including a large number of baby boomers. These individuals have disposable income and are expected to take advantage of grooming services, daily and overnight boarding services, and veterinary services.
All of which will open up employment opportunities for animal caretakers and veterinary assistants.
Further growth is expected because communities are increasingly recognizing the connection between animal abuse and abuse toward humans, and should continue to commit funds to animal shelters, many of which are working hand-in-hand with social service agencies and law enforcement teams.
* Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
