Hey guys so I was rejected from the three schools I applied to and now I have to come up with an awesome job for the time that I'm not going to be in vet school. I live in Georgia and I'm planning on moving to Athens to establish a face in the community but I need to find a job. Does anyone know of some good animal related work I could apply for in that area? Anything would work for me but I'd rather get some more large animal experience than small animal. Thanks!!
Rejection-now what?
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Have you done a file review with any of the schools from which you were rejected?
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Come to Athens to find a job? Good luck! You're competing with hundreds of pre-vet and animal science students in an economy with 25% unemployment.
Honestly, if you're looking for production animal experience, you should look at the dairy farms in central georgia, or find a pig facility to work in. If you want equine, then there's stuff all over georgia, especially near rich suburbs.
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So, this may or may not work out for you...but one thing you can do in terms of looking for a job in an animal related field is check out any employee openings at the local vet school (such as UGa). Most vet school hospitals need to be fully staffed, and certain areas will have a more rapid job turnover. Yes, they need employees such as LVTs but there are usually less lucrative (though just as important) jobs like kennel help or "animal care technicians" for both large and small animal areas of the hospital. Heck, some places may even need receptionist, pharmacy tech or even just stocking help. Most of those jobs will be posted online through the main university website, but if you're looking to get a "face in the community", that would be where I would start.
Also, a lot of large universities frequently have job openings in research areas as well. Most of them are related to animal care versus veterinary work, but if you're looking for experience it can't hurt. Universities are a WEALTH of job opportunities for the surrounding community, but one that people don't always think about.
Also, a lot of large universities frequently have job openings in research areas as well. Most of them are related to animal care versus veterinary work, but if you're looking for experience it can't hurt. Universities are a WEALTH of job opportunities for the surrounding community, but one that people don't always think about.
