No, a two year program
You must complete an American Veterinary Medical Assoc. accredited program in Veterinary Technology and then apply through the Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine for certification.
The requirements for becoming a veterinary technician vary from state to state based upon the laws governing the practice of veterinary medicine and/or veterinary technology. However in many most states where there are actually requirements to be a "veterinary technician" you must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited college degree program in veterinary technology, have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and have passed a state exam.
Most Veterinary Technician programs require a certain amount of pre-reqs. I know the program I'm applying to requires a Biology class, Microbiology class, Chemistry class, Coll 100, speech class, and so on. Afterwards, you can apply to their program and refer to their application to see which courses you need to apply to the program.
answer is B. an AVMA accredited college program in veterinary technology and passed a national examination
In most states, a person wishing to be a veterinary technician is required to complete an American Veterinary Medical Assoc. accredited veterinary technology program, pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam and apply for credentialing as a veterinary technician. Some states also require passing a state examination and having a background check performed.
The exact qualifications to become a Registered Veterinary Technician will depend on the state that a person is seeking registration in. However they are generally an associates degree or higher in veterinary technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program, a passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Exam and a passing score on the state's exam for registration as a veterinary technician. To determine the exact requirements in a specific state, contact the state's veterinary technician association, veterinary medical association or state veterinary medical licensing board.
In most states, a veterinary technician is required to have a 2-3 year degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited college program.
Anyone wishing to become a Certified Veterinary Technician in NJ has to complete an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam and then apply for certification through the New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants association.
You must apply for registration with th Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensng Board, have a degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program, have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and complete an Ohio criminal background check and an FBI criminal background check and pay the required fee for registration. For complete information on becoming a veterinary technician in Ohio, check out the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board website: http://ovmlb.ohio.gov/vettech.stm
PennFosterCollege.edu has a wonderful program in your area! Also visit veterinaryschools.com for a more complete list!
Wayne State University in Detroit offers a veterinary technician program.
Veterinary technicians are typically required to complete an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program. These programs generally take 2 years to complete.