Career fit quiz

Is Veterinary Assistant the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the veterinary assistant career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the veterinary assistant job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love animals
Statement 2 of 8I don’t mind messy work
Statement 3 of 8I want to start quickly
Statement 4 of 8I can stay calm with scared animals
Statement 5 of 8I like teamwork
Statement 6 of 8I might become a vet tech
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 2–8 weeks training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $38,150 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers feed, bathe and exercise animals, restrain them during exams, clean kennels and help with basic care.

  • Restrain animals for exams and procedures
  • Clean kennels and exam rooms
  • Feed, water and walk animals
  • Sterilize instruments
  • Help with admissions and discharges

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