The document discusses career diversity in animal health, providing examples of careers in large animal/small animal fields, exotic animal and research fields, and two specific careers of interest - laboratory animal management and veterinary technician. It summarizes the education and experience needed for these careers, typical duties, benefits like salary ranges and work-life balance, and personal backgrounds of the presenters Raunnie and Keleigh who work as a veterinary technician and are interested in laboratory animal management, respectively. The presentation encourages attendees to ask questions.

1. Career Diversity
in
Animal Health
Presented by Raunnie Crawford
and Keleigh Rickman
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Diversity is everywhere…
 Careers
 The
people you work with
 Types
of animals
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Small Animal
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Large Animal
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
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Production
Equine
Exotics
 Different
education levels and
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certifications

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Career Examples
Large Animal/
Small Animal
Exotics and
Research

Veterinarian
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Veterinarian
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Animal Trainer

Zoo
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Nutrition
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Wildlife
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Veterinary Technician
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Exotic Specialization
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Equine Trainer
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Laboratory Animal Management
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Academia
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Research Scientist
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Animal Cosmetics
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Animal Nutritionist
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Animal Behavior
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Wildlife Conservationist
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Animal Production- Beef, Poulty, Dairy, Etc.
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Lab Animal Technician
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Breeder
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Specialization- Avian, Reptilian, Marine,
etc.
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Some things to consider
 What
do you want out of life?
 What
animals do you want to work with?
 How
much education will
you need?
 Salary
towards lifestyle?
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What does Keleigh want to
be when she grows up?
 Still
in college at Kansas State University
 Getting
degree in Animal Science with a
focus in Biocience and Biotechnology.
 Volunteers
a lot, works in labs, and is
helping teach an Anatomy and
Physiology class.
 LOVES
RATS!!! <3 <3
 Because
of that love for rats, going into
Laboratory Animal Management.
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What in the world is
Laboratory Animal
Management?!
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Manage lab animals; not just rats! Dogs, cats, primates, gerbils,
hamsters, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs.
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In charge of day to day operations for the facility, workers, and animals.
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Procurement of animals, obtaining proper veterinary care, making sure
proper conditions are being met, attending meetings.
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Direct hands on care by handling animals, testing for parasites, and
testing for illness an condition.
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A lot of administrative work but also hands on work.
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A LOT OF COMMUNICATION!!
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What do you need for
LAM?
 Higher
education
A
passion for animals
A
passion for learning
 Enthusiasm!
 Experience-
Internships, shadowing
 Membership
with American Association of
Laboratory Animal Science.
 Good
communication skills
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Benefits of LAM
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Typically an 8am-5pm job; time for family and extracurriculars.
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Helping animals directly and indirectly helping the world by
coordinating research on things like cancer and heart disease.
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A lot of positions available in a lot of different locations.
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Only two extra years of schooling past college.
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Salary of around $90k-$120k, pending on experience and
education.
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Once you attain director of laboratory status, you can
make up to $180k
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A little about Raunnie!
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Lifelong resident of Kansas; from the Topeka area.
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Went to Vet Tech school in Colby, KS.
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Got Associates Degree in Applied Science.
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Officially became a Registered Vet Tech after taking the State
Boards. Now students take a National Board Exam!
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At the Kansas State Vet School for 24 years.
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15 years in Small Animal Surgery and 9 years in Large Animal
Surgery.
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Has 2 dogs, about to get a third! Also has a horse and a small
flock of goats.
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Rickman

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What does a Vet
Technician Do?
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Functions similarly to a human nurse and a
laboratory technician.
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It is different in a General practice versus a
Referral Practice.
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We do Laboratory work. Diagnostics, sample
taking, etc.
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Take the animal to be admitted, asking questions
and history, and doing an initial exam.
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Radiology and anesthesia
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What do you need to be a
Vet Technician?
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Go to an accredited program and pass the
qualifying board exam. In the accredited
program, you get an Associates Degree. There are
online courses, but for some of these courses you
have to go on site for laboratories.
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Classes include Gross Anatomy, Microbiology,
Pathology, Pharmacology Terminology, Surgery
labs, Radiology labs, Anesthesia labs.
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Lot’s of hard work but a lot of fun and learning!
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What is
Raunnie’s day to
day life like?
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Benefits of being a Vet
Tech
The pay may not be the best, but the position is so
rewarding! You are a crucial part to the practice staff,
you get to work with humans and animals, and truly
impact the lives of your patients and their families.
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Sometimes you are on call, sometimes you are not. The
position leaves you time for your family, friends, and
hobbies.
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Potential stepping stone to other careers in animal
health.
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Can enter into the field quickly and then decide to
spend more time on education or if the Vet Tech
position is for you!
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Questions??
Please take a look at the
implants and anesthetic
tubes!
You can hold and pet the rat;
MUST SANITIZE HANDS AND
NOT SCREAM.
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