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Are widows of vets eligible for assisted living benefits?
Yes, if the veteran served one month in active duty during war time. Check with your local VA social worker.
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Which is harder a vet or a vet's assistant?
Well my aunt was a vet assistant and she said it would be harder to be a vet because you have to see what the animals have like different kinds of diseases and a vet as…sistant would have to call the patients to the checkup room Or make appointments with people that need vets. I Hoped This Helped You!
How much is it to become a vet assistant?
In the United States, there are no requirements for education or training to work as a veterinary assistant. This is an entry-level position and training is usually done… on the job. There are courses offered at high schools and many "institutes of higher learning" but the quality of the education/training may vary greatly. This is because many programs are taught by instructors who have no veterinary medical background. If a person wishes to take a course or courses in veterinary assisting, choosing a program that is taught by a veterinary professional, approved by a veterinary medical association or offered by a college that also offers an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program would be a good idea.
What is the difference in a vet tech and a vet assistant?
The difference between a veterinary technician and a veterinary assistant is education. Veterinary technicians are required (in most states) to have a 2 year degree in veteri…nary technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, to have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and a state exam in order to be credentialed. They are also generally required to attend a set number of continuing education courses each year to keep up with changes in veterinary medicine. Veterinary technicians are educated in veterinary anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, animal husbandry, surgical assisting, anesthesia, medical nursing, diagnostics such as radiology and ultrasonography, clinical pathology, parasitology, medical terminology and record keeping, biological collection and sample handling and preperation, etc. They can also specialize in areas such as emergency and critical care, internal medicine, anesthesia, dentistry, behavior and equine nursing. The American Veterinary Medical Association maintains a list of accredited degree programs on their website: http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/vettech_programs.asp No state in the US has any educational requirements for working as a veterinary assistant. This is an entry level-position in a veterinary facility and training is generally done on the job. Because most training is done on the job it is often very cursory and lacks the depth and breadth of a formal education. There are voluntary educational opportunities, however these are not equivalent to a college degree program and are instead basic vocational training. Basically a veterinary assistant is someone who works for a veterinarin but has not met the educational requirements to be a veterinary technician.
Are you eligible for New York unemployment benefits if you worked in New York but live in Connecticut?
Yes. The "liable state" (the state in which you worked and the state that received the unemployment taxes from your employer) is the one who will pay your benefits, if you qua…lified.
What are the working conditions of a vet assistant?
Be prepared for sick animals, surgery, cleaning surgery packs, cleaning cages, cleaning dogs & cats, dealing with dogs & cats that are ill and very afraid, so lots of biting, …scratching, etc. going on, helping the Veterinarian in office calls, surgery, etc., drawing blood, doing some lab work ups, fecals, dealing with people in all aspects of animal care and that is just the tip of the iceburg. Lots of pressure & fast paced. You truly have to love what you are doing and have all the knowledge you can get by either working in this field or going to classes, etc.
Can you become a vet tech or vet assistant with a GED?
Yes, you can become a veterinary assistant witha GED. This is an entry-level position in the veterinary field with no requirements for special education or training in any sta…te in the US. Training is most often done on-the-job. It is also generally possible to become a veterinary technician with a GED, however the final answer to this is going to depend on the requirements for getting into the American Veterinary Medical Assoc. accredited veterinary technology degree program that you want to attend.
How much do vet assistance earn?
28- 30 dollars an hour
How much do vet assistants get paid?
It all depends on which clinic you work at. Probably about 10-20 dollars an hour, depending on how much experience you have. Phone around.
What are the benefits for ex-serviceman widow?
i am a widow of ex serviceman (indian navy) he served only 11 years am i eligible for family pension or any other benefits
What benefits does a vet have?
the benefits a vet gets are vacations,sick days, and sometimes health insurance or expenses.
also you have a great feeling in your heart for helping a animal
How do you become an equine vet assistant?
No state in the US has any educational requirements for working as a veterinary ASSISTANT.(This includes an equine vet assistant.) This is an entry level-position in a veterin…ary facility and training is generally done on the job. Because most training is done on the job it is often very cursory and lacks the depth and breadth of a formal education. Veterinary assistants are generally taught the basic how-to but not the why or when you would do something different. They tend to do basic tasks such as animal restraint, basic care and sanitation, assist in patient monitoring, prepare instruments for use in surgeries or daily treatments, they may give medication as prescribed by the veterinarian, collect biological samples and perform basic diagnostic tests like reading fecals. Veterinary assistants are generally not the equivalent of a formally educated veterinary technician. There are voluntary educational opportunities, however these are not equivalent to a college degree program and are instead basic vocational training. There is no over-sight by a professional body to ensure that the majority of these programs provide adequate or correct information. There is no requirement for hands-on training and instructors often have little or no experience or education in the veterinary field. There are a handful of certification programs that are designed and approved by veterinary professional organizations or that are offered by colleges which also offer accredited veterinary technology programs and these are better choices for someone who wants to be a veterinary assistant. All of these programs offer certification as a veterinary assistant, but this certification is not legally recognized or required by any state in the US. For someone specifically wanting to work with equines, the equine veterinary assistant certificate program offered through the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians would be the best choice for an assistant program. The other position on a veterinary staff that is often confused with a veterinary assistant is a veterinary technician. Veterinary technicians are required (in most states) to have a 2 year degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, to have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and a state exam in order to be credentialed. They are also generally required to attend a set number of continuing education courses each year to keep up with changes in veterinary medicine. Veterinary technicians are educated in veterinary anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, animal husbandry, surgical assisting, anesthesia, medical nursing, diagnostics such as radiology and ultrasonography, clinical pathology, parasitology, medical terminology and record keeping, biological collection and sample handling and preperation, etc. They can also specialize in areas such as emergency and critical care, internal medicine, anesthesia, dentistry, behavior and equine nursing. In many states, the duties that can be performed by a veterinary assistant are limited and a credentialed veterinary technician is a more desirable employee.
What are the advantages of being a vet assistant?
There are several advantages. First, the on-the-job training can go a long way towards teaching you the basics to become a veterinary technician (the typical next-up-the-ladde…r career option). Second, you get to work on a medical team pretty quickly - there are relatively few entry-level medical jobs that you can work straight out of high school, and this is one of them. Third, you can be pretty flexible with your hours and your duties, depending upon the clinic you are working at - sometimes the vet assistant is also the supply manager, or the receptionist.
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Do you need a degree to be vet assistant?
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages an…d work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists. Excludes nonfarm animal caretakers..
2006 employment: 75,000 .
Projected 2006-16 employment change: Faster than average .
Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Short-term on-the-job training
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What is the difference between a vet tech and a vet assistant?
The difference between a veterinary techician and a veterinary assistant are the education and credentialling requirements. No state in the US has any educational requirements… for working as a veterinary ASSISTANT. This is an entry level-position in a veterinary facility and training is generally done on the job. Because most training is done on the job it is often very cursory and lacks the depth and breadth of a formal education. Veterinary assistants are generally taught the basic how-to but not the why or when you would do something different. They tend to do basic tasks such as animal restraint, basic care and sanitation, assist in patient monitoring, prepare instruments for use in surgeries or daily treatments, they may give medication as prescribed by the veterinarian, collect biological samples and perform basic diagnostic tests like reading fecals. Veterinary assistants are generally not the equivalent of a formally educated veterinary technician. For example, many assistants can place an IV catheter and hook up a fluid line to it, but they generally don't know how to calculate the appropriate amount of fluids to give in a 24 hour period to maintain hydration, replace lost fluids from vomiting/diarrhea, calculate the appropriate number of drops per hour to provide the correct amount of fluids or understand the different types of IV fluids available and when each type is appropriate to a given situation. They may monitor anesthesia but they generally don't know how the different anesthetic drugs they are giving affect the body other than producing sedation or anesthesia---do they cause a drop in blood pressure that needs to be compensated for, do they make it more likely for animals that have seizures to have one, do they need to change the anesthetic protocol to compensate for heart, liver or kidney issues in a given patient. Veterinary assistants generally require much more supervision than a credentialed veterinary technician There are voluntary educational opportunities, however these are not equivalent to a college degree program and are instead basic vocational training. There is no over-sight by a professional body to ensure that the majority of these programs provide adequate or correct information. There is no requirement for hands-on training and instructors often have little or no experience or education in the veterinary field. There are a handful of certification programs that are designed and approved by veterinary professional organizations or that are offered by colleges which also offer accredited veterinary technology programs and these are better choices for someone who wants to be a veterinary assistant. All of these programs offer certification as a veterinary assistant, but this certification is not legally recognized or required by any state in the US. The other position on a veterinary staff that is often confused with a veterinary assistant is a veterinary technician. Veterinary technicians are required (in most states) to have a 2 year degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, to have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and a state exam in order to be credentialed. They are also generally required to attend a set number of continuing education courses each year to keep up with changes in veterinary medicine. Veterinary technicians are educated in veterinary anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, animal husbandry, surgical assisting, anesthesia, medical nursing, diagnostics such as radiology and ultrasonography, clinical pathology, parasitology, medical terminology and record keeping, biological collection and sample handling and preperation, etc. They can also specialize in areas such as emergency and critical care, internal medicine, anesthesia, dentistry, behavior and equine nursing. The American Veterinary Medical Association maintains a list of accredited degree programs on their website: http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs.asp In some states, the use of the title "veterinary technician" and the practice of veterinary technology is recognized as profession and licensure is required. In other states, veterinary technicians are registered or certified. The laws that govern veterinary technicians vary from state to state so for specific information on the laws a person should check their state veterinary practice act or contact their state veterinary licensing board. Whether your state REQUIRES credentialing to work as a veterinary technician, the education is never "a waste of time". Consider that veterinary technicians make life and death decisions concerning the care of your (and other clients') pets every day. Don't you think that the people being paid to make those sorts of decisions and provide health care for your pet should actually KNOW about veterinary care and nursing? The exact differences between what a veterinary assistant and a veterinary technician can do in your state, you would need to check the state veterinary practice act. This is because each state sets it's own laws governing the practice of veterinary medicine so what is legal in one state may not be in another. Veterinary assistants tend to make close to minimum wage. Veterinary technicians will generally make more due to their education and increased abilities, but it is still not a great paying job. To find out numbers for your state, you should contact your state veterinary technician association or veterinary medical association as pay scales vary from state to state. The daily workload can vary greatly depending on the type of practice you work in and the area of the country you are in. Most often the workload will be variable in any practice--some days will be like a wild rollercoaster ride while others are so boring and slow that you have a hard time staying awake. A very general list of things that a veterinary technician would do would include collecting patient histories, collect biological samples (blood, urine, feces, etc), running diagnostic tests, monitoring and medicating hospitalized animals, assisting in surgery, administering and monitoring anesthesia, performing dental cleanings, providing treatment for outpatients as prescribed by the attending veterinarian, filling prescriptions, answering client questions on preventative medicine, disease processes, medications, etc, maintaining inventory, caring for surgical and medical equipment such as anesthesia machines, taking radiographs, entering medical records, etc. Pay and benefits generally are low and make it hard to get by. You have to really pick and choose your jobs in order to make a comfortable living. I was single and working as a "well-paid veterinary technician" for many years and still had a hard time just making ends meet. Licensed veterinary technicians average about $17 per hour, but you have to take into account the cost of living in the states where technicians are licensed. In states where licensure is not practiced the pay even for credentialed technicians is lower than that. Before enrolling in a veterinary technology program, it is a good idea to volunteer or take a job at a veterinary hospital to see what the job of a veterinary technician really entails. Many people think that it will suit them but find out differently once they start school. Having personal experience in a veterinary facility will also help you to excel in your classes by giving you real-world application for what you are learning. Also, contact your state veterinary technician association. They can give you detailed advice on the requirements for being a veterinary technician in your state and also help you to choose an appropriate school. http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/cvtea_policy.asp
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Where do you have to live to be a Vet?
Anywhere, really. There are city vets that live in the city and do practice on just dogs and cats, and there are rural vets that live out in the country in areas where a large…-animal vet is needed to doctor animals like horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, etc.
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What are the work hours for a vet assistant?
Most vets are open some evenings and weekend days.