No, you may return to college, complete the pre-requisite courses and apply to vet school without becoming a vet tech. In fact, it is rare that a veterinarian was ever formally trained as a vet tech.
Biology, Math, Chemistry, and other STEM classes
There aren't really promotions for a veterinary assistant as you would have to go back to school to become a veterinarian. Pay raises are possible and you could work up to being the office manager or head vet tech.
This would be either a vet tech or a vet assistant.
Yes you can
it depends on were you want to work to be vet some don't require it.
8 years four is "pre-vet" four in vet to become an actually vet to become vet tech is 4
Zoologist, wildlife biologist, marine biologist, humane society worker, animal cop, etc.
I would try the NYU to find pre vet classes however you will have to leave Manhattan to finish the program.
Typically it takes 2-3 years to become a Vet Tech. Look for programs accredited by NAVTA to receive either an associate degree or certificate.
NO unfortunetly
No you have to finish school for further training.