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What are the education and certification requirements to become a Veterinary Assistant in Montana?
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What certifications are needed to become a veterinary assistant?
Veterinary assisting is an entry-level position with no legal requirements for education or credentialing. There are veterinary assistant certification programs, but these are voluntary and of variable benefit.
Is becoming a veterinary assistant hard?
Veterinary assisting is an entry-level position in a veterinary facility. There are no legal requirements for education, training or certification. Most veterinary assistants are hired and trained on the job with little or no prior experience.
What do you need to get into college to be a vet 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. There are voluntary educational opportunities, however these are not equivalent to a college degree program 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 veterinary technology programs and these are better choices for someone who wants to be a veterinary assistant. All of these programs offer certification as a veterinary assistant, but this certification is not legally recognized or required by any state in the US. Generally the only requirement for taking veterinary assisting courses is that you register with the school.
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 is the difference between a veterinary assistant and a Veterinary Assistant III?
That is going to depend on what organization is granting those titles. Each state/country determines it's own laws governing the practice of veterinary medicine. In the US, there are no states with legal requirements for education or training of veterinary assistants so if this position is listed in the US, the term is based on the requirements set by the employer or whatever private entity is certifying veterinary assistants. However, veterinary assistant titles/credentials hold no legal weight anywhere in the US.
When is a veterinary assistant responsible for sedation?
This will depend on the laws where the veterinary assistant lives and works. Generally veterinary assistants are only going to be sedating, anesthetizing or monitoring anesthesia under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. Veterinary assistant is an entry-level position and there are no formal education or training requirements (in the US) therefore most veterinary assistants are not equiped through knowledge and experience to make decisions concerning anesthesia or sedation.
What kind of schooling do you need to be 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. There are voluntary educational opportunities, however these are not equivalent to a college degree program 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 veterinary technology programs and these are better choices for someone who wants to be a veterinary assistant. All of these programs offer certification as a veterinary assistant, but this certification is not legally recognized or required by any state in the US.
What is the education cost for a veterinary assistant?
There are no special education or training requirements for a veterinary assistant in any state in the US. This is an entry level position in the veterinary medical field and training is generally done on the job. There are voluntary educational opportunities, however these are not equivalent to a college degree program 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. The cost for these voluntary programs varies depending on what group, company or educational facility is offering the program.
What qualifications do you require for a vet assistant?
Veterinary assisting is an entry-level position and most assistants are trained on the job. No state and the majority of veterinary employers do not require any sort of special training or certification to work as a veterinary assistant. There are voluntary education opportunities and the time to complete these varies from a few weeks to a year. The value of these training programs is variable.
What skills will you need to become a veterinary assistant?
The position of veterinary assistant is an entry-level position for veterinary staff and there are no required skills or education. However, experience with animals is highly valued.
What education is required to get a teacher's assistant certification?
The requirements for a teacher's assistant certification is quite lax when it comes to education; it is dependent on which school district/state the teacher's assistant wishes to work in. The only required education a teacher's assistant needs is a high school diploma combined with on the job training. However, some college education or a college degree in something related to the education field/working with children is preferred and provides better opportunities. There are available college programs for graduate students that specifically address teacher's assistant.
What education or training do you need to 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. There are voluntary educational opportunities, however these are not equivalent to a college degree program 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 veterinary technology programs and these are better choices for someone who wants to be a veterinary assistant. All of these programs offer certification as a veterinary assistant, but this certification is not legally recognized or required by any state in the US. This doesn't mean that earning certification has no value--knowledge is always valuable, especially when you are dealing with a life. The other position on a veterinary staff that is often confused with a veterinary assistant is a veterinary technician. Veterinary technicians are required (in most states) to have a 2 year 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. They are also generally required to attend a set number of continuing education courses each year to keep up with changes in veterinary medicine. Veterinary technicians are educated in veterinary anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, animal husbandry, surgical assisting, anesthesia, medical nursing, diagnostics such as radiology and ultrasonography, clinical pathology, parasitology, medical terminology and record keeping, biological collection and sample handling and preperation, etc. They can also specialize in areas such as emergency and critical care, internal medicine, anesthesia, dentistry, behavior and equine nursing. The American Veterinary Medical Association maintains a list of accredited degree programs on their website: http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs.asp
