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In the US, most states require that you have a degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program. To find a list of these programs you can access the list through the AVMA website. http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/vettech_programs.asp
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What kind of college degree would be acquired to be a veterinarian?
doctor of veterinary and medicine
What types of courses did many early African American colleges provide?
High school level classes to prepare for college
What types of courses did many African American colleges provide?
high school level classes that would prepare them for college.
What college major would a veterinarian choose?
In veterinary school, the major is veterinary medicine. In undergraduate college in the United States before vet school, there is no required major, although biology, chemistry and animal science are popular choices.
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 are some of the things needed to do for a license approval of a veterinarian?
To become licensed to practice veterinary medicine, you would need to have a degree from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine, have passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (National Board Exam) and have passed the State licensing exam.
What types of courses did many early African-American college provide?
high school level classes that would prepare them for college.
How do you become a veterinarian in Norway?
You would need to attend an accredited college of veterinary medicine in Norway. However, I am not familiar with the specific requirements for admission to veterinary school in Norway.
Would being a veterinary nurse count as veterinary experince for UC Davis?
Yes, working as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician would count as experience for application to the UCDavis vet school.
What is the average length for a veterinary program at a community college?
The most training you can get for any program at the community college level is 2 years. Then you would transfer to a 4 year institution to continue your training.
Does a veterinary technician get paid more than a veterinary assistant?
Yes, in general a veterinary technician would be paid more than a veterinary assistant.
How many years of college do veterinary assistant have to take?
No state in the US has educational or training requirements for a veterinary assistant. This is an entry-level position for veterinary staff and training is generally done on the job. There are some schools that offer veterinary assisting programs and "certify" their students however many of these are not overseen by an veterinary professionals or professional organizations and are often taught by people with no education or experience in the veterinary field. For people interested in enrolling in a veterinary assisting program, a wise choice would be to select programs offered by colleges that also offer an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program or a veterinary assisting program that has been designed or approved by a veterinary professional association.
