Give your readers an essential guide to careers in ultrasound and sonography. Diagnostic medical sonographers perform ultrasound procedures that direct high-frequency sound waves into the body. The returning sound waves can be converted into an image of the body's internal structures. The most familiar use of ultrasound is in visualizing the fetus of a pregnant mother, but ultrasound has numerous medical applications. Many diagnostic medical sonographers specialize in particular areas of imaging, including neurosonography and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Sonographers can earn a good salary in this fulfilling career upon completion of a two-year program. Because ultrasounds are low-risk procedures that yield real-time images, sonography is an in-demand field with bright prospects for increased job growth.

Many veterinary jobs can be obtained with two years or fewer of training, in clinical practices, animal hospitals, zoos, aquariums, and wildlife research and rehabilitation. Careers described include animal care attendant, veterinary technician, veterinary receptionist, veterinary lab assistant, and kennel and shelter attendant, among related vocations. Sidebars illustrate the real-life experiences of a veterinary assistant, a wildlife technician, a veterinary technician, and an equine veterinary technician. Each job's activities, academic requirements, and certification and licensing requirements are explained in an easily accessible format. This handy guide offers details on applying for veterinary jobs, tips for interviewing, and strategies for career advancement.