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only if you plan to study animals as you travel to treat them. that is what i want to do but i also want to know how to get a job like that.
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Why do veterinary assistants earn so little?
Because veterinary assistants are in an entry-level position (in the US) and are not required to have any specialized education or training in veteirnary medicine or veterinary technology. Veterinary assistants generally come to the job with no prior experience, training or experience at all and are trained on the job.
Do vet clinics do vet tech training?
All vet clinics train their veterinary technicians to some degree, but in many states you cannot be a "veterinary technician" with nothing but on-the-job training. In states where credentialling (licensing, registration or certification--depending on the state) of veterinary technicians is required a degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited or other accredited program is required in order to be credentialed as a veterinary technician.
Where do vets do there job?
In A Veterinary.
What is the required education for a vet assistant?
Typically a high school education (however not required) and short-term on-the-job training. This is not to be confused with a veterinary technician or technologist where the educational requirements are much more extensive.
What is an easier job a Veterinary or a Veterinary technician?
Veterinary Technicians are like nurses to a Veterinarian. You can't really say which job is "easier". They both require dedication, and a certain type of person to preform well.
What field is the job vet in?
Veterinary medicine.
What are the job requirements for a veterinary technician -?
Veterinary technicians are required in most states to have a degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program, a passing grade on the Veterinary Technician National Exam and often a passing grade on a state exam and to have been credentialed (licensed, registered or certified) as a veterinary technician in the state they are employed in. Because laws vary from state to state (and country to country), anyone interested in becoming a veterinary technician should contact the agency that credentials veterinary technicians or the local veterinary technician association to get the relevant details for their location.
What is a good veterinary technician job?
There are many and varied roles in a veterinary technician position. From assisting veterinary surgeons, to supervisory and management roles. Information can be obtained from schools of veterinary science.
Do i need any college qualification for a veterinary technician job?
Veterinary technician schools will provide you the training needed for your job. These schools specialize in only preparing you for the job by providing on the job training and instructor lead courses.
What eduction and training is required to become a veterinary assistant?
No state in the US has educational or training requirements for a veterinary assistant. This is an entry-level position for veterinary staff and training is generally done on the job. There are some schools that offer veterinary assisting programs and "certify" their students however many of these are not overseen by an veterinary professionals or professional organizations and are often taught by people with no education or experience in the veterinary field. For people interested in enrolling in a veterinary assisting program, a wise choice would be to select programs offered by colleges that also offer an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program or a veterinary assisting program that has been designed or approved by a veterinary professional association.
What education and training is required become a veterinary assistant?
No state in the US has educational or training requirements for a veterinary assistant. This is an entry-level position for veterinary staff and training is generally done on the job. There are some schools that offer veterinary assisting programs and "certify" their students however many of these are not overseen by an veterinary professionals or professional organizations and are often taught by people with no education or experience in the veterinary field. For people interested in enrolling in a veterinary assisting program, a wise choice would be to select programs offered by colleges that also offer an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program or a veterinary assisting program that has been designed or approved by a veterinary professional association.
How many years of college does it take to be a licensed 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.
