In this down economy, DIY takes on a whole new meaning with courses in 'Do It Yourself Veterinary Care'.

You did not read that wrong....as if there weren't enough challenges in the pet health care industry, a recent article in the Money section of Time Magazine noted the availablilty of online courses in DIY Veterinary Care.

There's a recent Time Magazine money blog about the DIY trend sweeping the nation in the face of worsening economic woes.

Here's an excerpt from the blog:

Not long ago, people were pretty likely to have money but no time. Now, chances are that the reverse is true. And if you have time but not money, taking on some DIY projects makes total sense. Why pay a professional for work that you can do yourself?

SmartMoney reports on the growth of DIY culture:

Until recently, do-it-yourself appeared to be going the way of the dodo. With technology stretching the old 9-to-5 into a never-ending workday, many people found it easier to spend a little extra for the convenience of professional help with things like, say, home repair. But in the wake of a recession, those expenses are often the first to go.

Not to mention, it only takes a few keystrokes to find step-by-step instructions—and probably a YouTube video—on how to pluck a chicken, solder a pipe or, as one desperate father-to-be famously discovered last year, even deliver a baby. Plus, the onset of amateur hour has given rise to its own cottage industry of consultants trying to cash in with how-to materials and services like TeachStreet, an online marketplace listing classes in various subjects like welding and veterinary care.

Going the DIY route is not without risks. Some are no big deal: If you screw up brewing your own beer, the worst that could happen is that you lose a few bucks, along with, perhaps, the lunch you digested earlier in the day. The stakes are much higher when it comes to things like medical care for your pets or yourself. Screw that up and you could lose something even more precious than beer.

Read more: http://money.blogs.time.com/2010/01/25/diy-veterinarian-diy-home-construction-diy-laser-hair-removal/?iid=tsmodule#ixzz0eUQSUuPL

One of the resources mentioned, TeachStreet.com offers 3 veterinary courses near me at $149 each. When I clicked on their link I saw that these couses are offered online.

I'm at a loss for words here.

Do you think this type of offering will continue to grow? You can leave your comments below.

Linda

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