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Most states require veterinary technicians to have completed an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program. These are associates degree programs at colleges and universities or may be diploma programs through for-profit schools.
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Do you have to study animal science to be a vet?
To be an actual vet Yes, be not to be a vet technician.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree in vet technician?
Bachelors degree programs are 4 year programs.
After obtaining a degree in pre-vet does that mean you are a vet tech?
No, it does not. Most states require you to have a degree specifically in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program and then to have taken and passed at least the Veterinary Technician National Exam in order to be a veterinary technician.
Is there any school that offer study to become a Vet Technician in New York City?
There are many schools in New York City that offer a study program to become a vet technician. Mercy College, New York offers a B.S. in Veterinary Technology.
What is the highest degree needed to become a pharmacy technician?
To become a pharmacy technician, a college degree is not needed. Visit PTCB.org and sign up for the exam. Then study and pass!
How many years of school to become a vet technician?
it takes 8 years to be a vet technician
Do vet clinics do vet tech training?
All vet clinics train their veterinary technicians to some degree, but in many states you cannot be a "veterinary technician" with nothing but on-the-job training. In states where credentialling (licensing, registration or certification--depending on the state) of veterinary technicians is required a degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited or other accredited program is required in order to be credentialed as a veterinary technician.
What is the majors of vet technician?
In the US and Canada, veterinary technicians are typically required to have earned a degree in veterinary technology. There are a few states that allow credentialing as a veterinary technician with a degree in a related field, but this option is slowly vanishing due to the proliferation of veterinary technology programs.
Can you be come a vet assistant with out a GED?
Yes, but only a "lay" assistant and not a registered technician. A registered veterinary technician has not just a GED, but also an Associate's or Bachelor's degree earned after the GED (or high school diploma).
What type of medical degree or certificate is needed to administer shots to animals?
To prescribe medications you need to be a veterinarian with a DVM or VMD degree. To simply give injections prescribed by a veterinarian, you need to be a veterinary technician with a vet tech degree.
What type of degree does an It Tech need?
To become a IT Technician a degree in computing is essential. Degrees can be taken at a local college or university and some are available to study long distance.
What are the qualification for a vet technician?
Most schools require a high school diploma, with a C or better in algebra, and a C or better in biology. You can get an associates degree as a veterinary technician in 2 years, and take a state certification exam.
