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In general the answer is no - a veterinary clinic can be dangerous due to animal bites and scratches, radiation, medication and drugs, slips and falls and accidental sticks. Usually a person needs to be at least 16 before he/she can work in a veterinary clinic.

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Q: Can a 12 year old become a vet assistant or work at a veterinarian facility?
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