Posted January 20th, 2015
By Kris Powers
In 2012, 62 percent of American households included at least one pet. Studies have shown that health benefits for those living or working with pets include emotional, psychological and physical benefits. These benefits may translate to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, reduced stress levels, and better mental health. In addition, research has also shown that humans respond in a unique way to animals in a wide variety of therapy and care settings.
According to the AVMA, “The veterinarian’s role in the human-animal bond is to maximize the potential of this relationship between people and animals and specifically to promote the health and well-being of both.” We feel that this role is also the responsbility of all members of the veterinary staff, from the front desk to those working side by side with the doctors.
Interested in working with animals? Perhaps you might find a career as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Office Assistant rewarding. Ed4Career offers individual career courses in these fields and is also pleased to announce our NEW Veterinary Assistant Professional Complete Career Training Program.
Sources:
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/facts/pet_ownership_statistics.html
https://www.avma.org/KB/Policies/Pages/The-Human-Animal-Bond.aspx
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/consumer-health/in-depth/pet-therapy/art-20046342
