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Does a bachelor's degree in veterinary technology aid in becoming a dvm?
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∙ 10y ago
No it is not. The bachelors is an undergraduate level degree, while the doctorate is an advanced graduate level degree and typically the highest level of education (in terms of degrees), an individual can complete. Actually, if you get a bachelor in veterinary science in Another Country like the UK or Australia, they are equivalent. Students in those countries go to vet school and medical school straight out of high school. This is becasue their high school education is more advanced than ours.
Not, BVSc and DVM are not exactly the same. If you check the curriculum,. DVM is not a PhD course. DVM is also a undergraduate course for 5 to 6 years in some countries. If DVM is graduate course but it needs at least 235 credit hours and one need to attend just 6 years to complete it. to get BVSc degree you need to take a minimum of 156 credit hours most of the British colonies and England normally use BVSc . Please don't make misleading to readers by saying that the TWO degrees are the same. John Smith (PHD)
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoNo, being trained as a veterinary technician does not do much to help you get into vet school. The training for a vet tech is very different from the training for a veterinarian - techs are taught the basic medical information and then focus primarily on the techniques and hands-on skills needed to assist a veterinarian. A veterinarian, however, is trained more on the scientific basis of diagnostic tests, disease pathology and in-depth knowledge of how to provide treatment. Depending upon the school, some admissions boards have a bias against accepting veterinary technicians to vet school because the scope of practice and the mindset needed for each is so different.
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How long do you have to go to college to be a veterinary technologist?
Veterinary technologists have a bachelors (4-year) degree in veterinary technology.
How much traning does it take to be come a vet technician and a technoligist?
Veterinary technicians are required in most states to have a 2 year (associates) degree in veterinary technology. A veterinary technologist is a person with a 4 year (bachelors) degree in veterinary technology.
If you are a certified veterinary technician and you would like to further your career in business management for the veterinary hospital what is the best way to do that?
There are two ways to do this. You can either earn a bachelors degree in veterinary technology focused on management or you can look at certification as a veterinary practice manager. There are only about 20 schools in the US that offer a bachelors degree in veterinary technology. A list of these can be found here: http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/bachelor_of_science_programs.asp St. Petersburg College in Florida will allowyou to finish earning your bachelor's degree online if you already have an associated degree in veterinary technology. There are also scholarships available for those looking to finish their bachelors degree in veterinary technology with an emphasis on management. http://www.spjc.edu/bachelors/vtech_scholarships.php?program=vtech Veterinary Practice Managers are certified through the American Hospital Managers Association. Their FAQ on certification requirements can be found here: http://www.vhma.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=214
Were can you get credit for your vet technology associates degree toward your bachelor degree?
There are more than 20 universities in the US that offer a bachelors degree in veterinary technology. If the original associates degree is from a school with the appropriate regional or national accreditation, then the credits can be used towards a bachelors degree in veterinary technology. However, there are quite a few for-profit programs that offer AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs and credits from these schools may not be accepted as transfer credits because for-profit schools often are not accredited through acceptable educational associations.
How could you expand on a veterinary technician diploma?
A veterinary technology degree is generally a 2-year associates degree, however there are about 20 colleges in the US that offer a bachelors degree program in veterinary technology. A list of these can be found here: http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/bachelor_of_science_programs.asp Another option for credentialed technicians (credentialing requires a degree in veterinary technology) is to specialize in a particular area related to veterinary medicine. A list of recognized specialties for veterinary technicians can be found here: http://www.navta.net/index.php?pr=Specialties
Is there a cheap veterinary program online?
At onlineveterinaryschools.com you can learn the first steps towards becoming a veterinary technologist or veterinary technician. A technician usually completes a 2-year program toward an associates degree, while a technologist pursues a 4-year bachelors degree program. This is true for online and on-campus students.
Do you need a college degree to have a career as a veterinary assistant?
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.
Can you teach with an associate's degree in vet tech?
Yes, there are some teaching positions that you can get with an associates degree in veterinary technology. Veterinary technicians may serve as adjunct instructors for veterinary technology degree programs or teach veterinary assistant courses.
Can you be a vet tech in Ohio with out getting a degree?
No, veterinary technicians must be licensed to practice in the state of Ohio and one of the requirements for licensure is a degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program.
What do you need to be a veterinarian a bachelors degree a diploma or a master's degree?
In most places, it would be Doctorate in Veterinary Medecine (DVM).
Is vet tachnician and vet assistance the same thing?
Not in most states and not according to the AVMA. Veterinary assistants are not required to have any educatiton related to the field of veterinary medicine or veterinary technology. There are voluntary educational opportunities, however these are not equivalent to a college degree programs 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 veteirnary technology programs and these are better choices for someone who wants to be a veterinary assistant. This is an entry level position for working in the veterinary field and is not a recognized profession in any state. Veterinary technicians are required (in most states) to have a 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. There are 2 degree levels offered in veterinary technology---a 2 year associates degree and a 4 year bachelors degree. Those with an associates degree are termed "technicians" and those with a bachelors degree are termed "technologists". The American Veterinary Medical Association maintains a list of accredited degree programs on their website: Inhttp://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/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.
What degree do you need to be a veterinary tech?
Veterinary technicians in most states are required to have completed an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program. Most of these confer an associates degree in veterinary technology, however some for-profit schools only offer diplomas.
