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How long will it take to be an assistant veterinary?
Depends on how good you are in the sack....
Can you get a license from the state board to practice as a vet assistant?
No, veterinary assistants are not licensed professionals in any state in the US. In fact, no state requires any level of education or training for veterinary assistants. This is an entry-level position in a veterinary facility and training is usually done on-the-job. There are courses offered at high schools and many "institutes of higher learning" to certify veterinary assistants but the quality of the education/training may vary greatly. This is because many programs are taught by instructors who have no veterinary medical background. If a person wishes to take a course or courses in veterinary assisting, choosing a program that is taught by a veterinary professional, approved by a veterinary medical association or offered by a college that also offers an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program would be a good idea. Veterinary assistant courses are basic vocational training courses will not prepare you to sit for the credentialing exams to become a veterinary technician in any state. Certification of veterinary assistants is also no legally recognized in any state.
What course do you need to take in college to be a veterinary assistant how much do they get paid?
There are no legal requirements for special education or training to work as a veterinary assistant in any state in the US. This is an entry-level position with most people being trained on the job. For this reason, veterinary assistants tend to start out at minimum wage though they may over years in the same practice come to earn a good bit more. Still the average is not typically more than $28,000-$30,000 a year.
How can you become a veterinary assistant?
No state in the US has any educational requirements for working as a veterinary ASSISTANT. This is an entry level-position in a veterinary facility and training is generally done on the job. Because most training is done on the job it is often very cursory and lacks the depth and breadth of a formal education. Veterinary assistants are generally taught the basic how-to but not the why or when you would do something different. They tend to do basic tasks such as animal restraint, basic care and sanitation, assist in patient monitoring, prepare instruments for use in surgeries or daily treatments, they may give medication as prescribed by the veterinarian, collect biological samples and perform basic diagnostic tests like reading fecals. Veterinary assistants are generally not the equivalent of a formally educated veterinary technician.
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.
Is auburn university a good veterinary college?
Yes, Auburn University is an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
Are there any good veternary colleges in Florida?
There is only one AVMA accredited school in Florida and that is University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Gainesville, Florida There are other veterinary programs in Florida including those for technican and assistant, some which can be taken online.
How can you choose a good veterinary surgeon?
Probably the easiest way is to get a recommendation from your regular vet. He/she will have referred cases to veterinary surgeons and be able to tell you who a good vet surgeon is. The good news is, there are very few incompetent veterinary surgeons, so pretty much any one you pick will be a good one.
Accreditation for veterinary assistant schools?
If your state does not have any accreditation process it is very likely the schools will be accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association. Check with them to make sure the school you want to attend is a good one.
Is the pay good for a veterinary technician?
The yearly incomve of veterinary technicians is $30,000-$45,000. A licensed veterinary technician averages $17 an hour. Location, education, experience and the type of practice worked in all affect the overall pay of a veterinary technician.
How do you find information on veterinary medicine discoveries?
A good place to start is by reading the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and by reading the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR). Both are published by the American Veterinary Medical Association and are considered top-tier peer-reviewed publications in veterinary medicine.
What is the difference in a vet tech and a vet assistant?
A veterinarian technician is like what a nurse is to a doctor. To be a vet tech it takes 2-4 years of school after high school. They do a lot of the appointments and check ups and assist in surgery. A veterinarian assistant is like a secretary to a vet hospital. They do all the finicial and appointment stuff with the owners of the animals and then when owners show up for their appointments, a veterinarian assistant will love on the dog/cat/other, weigh them, and then bring them to a room for a vet tech or actual vet to look at.
