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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.
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Why does my Puppy shake almost like tremors?
My dog had the same thing going on-I took him to the vet and it happened right there in front of the vet. The vet told me it is abdominal pain that is causing him to do this.
How can you become a vet assistance?
poo a lot
Where Can you Interview A Vet Online?
Try going to a vet website, or type in "free online interview with a vet" I have been trying to do the same thing for school, I hope I helped, good luck.
Your cocker spaniel has the diarrah with blood what do i do?
The same thing you would do if you were having this problem. Take your dog to a vet.
What if your cats wound smells?
Take him to the vet. It's difficult to get a cat's wound to heal without assistance of a vet.
My gray and white Shih Tzu puppy has blue eyes Is this the blue eyes uncommon?
no, if you think it is, ask you're vet. my shih tzu has the same thing. my vet says she's fine
Can you give a horse Augmentin?
Yes you can. Just make sure that the human strength is the same as what the vet has prescribed. It has the exact same thing in it as the dog version. I have double checked this with my vet and my doctor.
How old do you have to be to be a vets assistance?
I think it is 21 not sure :D there was a girl who was 10 years old and was a vet assistance so idk
What should you do if your mouse's eye is falling out?
I suggest consulting a Vet for further assistance.
Where do you go to have a pet put down?
The vet! you put down your pet in the vet but it will cost a lot of money... up to 95$ :D i am glad that i could help because i went through the same thing... :(
Are there any jobs at the RSPCA for 11 year olds?
I was actually wondering the same thing because went i and older i want to be a vet
Is there such thing as an pediatrician vet?
Not normally. A vet would treat any age of animal.
