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Does the Ohio veterinary medical association recognize a degree in veterinary technician program from online schools?
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The Ohio Veterinary Medical Assoc. doesn't credential veterinary technicians, though there is no reason that they wouldn't "recognize" as legitimate a degree in veterinary technology from an online program so long as the program is AVMA accredited.
The Ohio Veterinary Licensing Board credentials veterinary technicians and they recognize degrees in veterinary technology from all AVMA accredited programs, either online or on-site.
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Do you have to be licensed to be a veterinary technician in the state of Florida?
No, Florida does not currently require any type of credentialing to work as a veterinary technician. The Florida Veterinary Medical Association does offer voluntary certification as a veterinary technician, though. Voluntary certification requires that a person be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program and have passed both the Veterinary Technician National Exam and the Florida Practical Exam. More details about credentialing of veterinary technicians in Florida can be found here: http://www.fvma.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=12
What are registered veterinary technician requirements?
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.
How does a vet assistant with 5 years experience become certified?
If the goal is certification as a veterinary assistant, you can choose to attempt certification through attending veterinary assisting courses through colleges, high school programs and veterinary medical or technical associations. Certification as a veterinary assistant is not recognized legally and certifications are only as valuable as an employer believes them to be. It is important, therefore, to select a reputable group or school to seek certification through so that veterinary employers recognize some value in the education and certification. Certification through colleges that also offer veterinary technician degree programs or through veterinary medical or veterinary technician association programs are more likely to be viewed as beneficial by employers because the level of education is expected to be of higher quality. If the goal is to become credentialed as a veterinary technician, in the majority of states you must have completed an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program, passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and have applied and met your state's other requirements for credentialing. There are less than 4 states which offer alternate routes to becoming a credentialed veterinary technician and those typically require that you have a degree in a related field such as animal science. For details on becoming a certified veterinary assistant, contact your state veterinary medical or veterinary technician association or the National Assoc. of Veterinary Technicians in America. For details on becoming a credentialed veterinary technician, contact your state veterinary technician association or look up the credentialing agency and rules for veterinary technicians in your state using the tool on the American Association of Veterinary State Boards website.
What training do you need to be a veterinary technician?
Most states require that a veterinary technician have completed an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program. These are typically 2 year programs and when offered through colleges result in an associates degree.
Where can you get your Veterinary technician ce?
There are many options for gaining CE as a veterinary technician. Veterinary and veterinary technician magazines offer CE, online websites created by companies involved in the veterinary industry such as Hill's, Purina, Idexx, Lilly Companion Animal Health, etc all offer CE, national, state and local veterinary and veterinary technician associations put on CE events on a yearly basis. To find a list of CE available, simply look at adds in any number of veterinary publications or check your state veterinary medical association and veterinary technician association websites. Most professional associations keep a calender of CE events on their websites. Or contact your state veterinary medical or veterinary technician association and ask them for a information on CE opportunities. Some CE events that occur yearly are Southwest Veterinary Symposium held in Texas www.swvs.org, Central Veterinary Conference held in Kansas City www.cvccentral.org, Western Veterinary Conference held in Las Vegas www.wvc.org, American Association of Equine Veterinary Practitioners conferences www.aaep.org. These are just a few of the yearly conferences. Most specialty veterinary and veterinary technician associations also host conferences yearly. For example if you are interested in Emergency and Critical Care, there is a Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care meeting every year. Again, to find a list of current dates and locations for veterinary CE check with your state veterinary medical or veterinary technician association.
Can you become a vet technician at a 4 yr university?
If the 4 year university offers an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program, then yes a person can earn a degree through a university and become a veterinary technician.
When was American Veterinary Medical Association created?
American Veterinary Medical Association was created in 1863.
What are the rules for becoming a Veterinary Technician in Ohio?
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
How long does it take to become a veterinary tech?
Completion of a 2-year veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association is required to be credentialed (licensed, registered or certified depending on the state) as a veterinary technician.
When was Student American Veterinary Medical Association created?
Student American Veterinary Medical Association was created in 1969.
What is is a technician?
== == A veterinary technician is (according to the American Veterinary Medical Association and the statutes in many states) a person who has a degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program and has met all of their state's requirements for credentialing as a veterinary technician. This usually entails having taken and passed both the Veterinary Technician National Exam and a state exam as well as getting a set amount of Continuing Education every year. In many states it is illegal to present yourself as a veterinary technician unless you have met these requirements and are credentialed (licensed, registered or certified) as a veterinary technician in that state. There are still some states that allow anyone regardless of education and training to be presented as a veterinary technician and many veterinarians use this term to mislead clients into feeling like they have well-educated and highly trained staff. It's like calling a person with no medical training that works at a human hospital a nurse. To determine the laws governing veterinary technicians a person should contact their state veterinary medical board or veterinary technician association.
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.
