(Boston) Massachusetts veterinarians report seeing an increasing number of dogs with serious infectious diseases not typically found in New England, a phenomenon they say is probably fueled by a growing number of pets rescued from Southern states, many of them unvaccinated strays.
The trend, they say, has escalated since 2005, when wrenching images of pets abandoned [...]
MSPCA-Angell Alert: Hurricane Earl
September 2, 2010
UPDATE – September 2, 2010 at 4:00p.m.: The MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center in Centerville will evacuate the homeless animals in its care this evening in anticipation of Hurricane Earl. After consultation with local emergency services agencies, including the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Cape Cod Disaster Animal Response Team [...]
13. Veterinary technologists and assistants
Projected increase in 2018: 35.8 percent
Number employed in 2008: 80,000
Median pay in 2008: $28,900
Education/training: Most entry-level veterinary technicians have a 2-year associate degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited community college program. All states require passing a credentialing exam following coursework.
Job outlook: Veterinary technologists will enjoy excellent job opportunities due [...]
Eleven Pit Bulls receiving critical care as result of 24-hour investigation
Springfield’s Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center is caring for eleven, severely emaciated Pit Bull dogs following a rescue operation that quickly turned into an MSPCA investigation. The MSPCA will be filing charges of animal cruelty following a 24-hour investigation that uncovered the [...]
