Are you interested in online courses to explore new career options or to enhance your current qualifications? Penn State Extension has a selection of self-paced courses available online at very reasonable prices (especially when you consider the cost of comparable college classes). These are non-credit courses, though one noted below
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Pet Invention Scores Big on Shark Tank
Veterinary Scholarships Offered by Dairy Association
The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is now accepting applications for its veterinary student scholarship program. The $1,500 scholarships are available to third and fourth year veterinary students at AVMA accredited schools. Applicants will be judged on their interest and involvement in the dairy industry, as well as their interest
PetSmart Opening Boutique Grooming Salons
It’s Time to Celebrate National Vet Tech Week
This year’s edition of National Veterinary Technician Week runs from October 15-21, 2017. Vet Tech Week honors the important role that technicians play in providing quality veterinary care. Veterinary technology is one of the most growth oriented animal-related career paths. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs for vet techs
Petco App Will Pay You for Pet Selfies
IKEA Launches Pet Product Line
Nestle Purina PetCare to Open New Facility
Nestle Purina PetCare has announced plans to build a $320 million manufacturing and distribution center in Hartwell, Georgia. The factory is expected to add 240 new jobs over the next five years to the Purina workforce (which currently boasts more than 8,000 employees). Purina hasn’t opened a new U.S. factory
Veterinary Labor Union Gains Momentum
The U.S. veterinary market can expect a push from an emerging veterinary labor union, according to a recent article published by VIN News. The grassroots organization, known as the National Veterinary Professionals Union, was started earlier this year. While dues have not yet been determined for members, the group is
