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Do you need a license to be a veterinary technician in NYC?
Yes, in order to work as a veterinary technician or use the title "veterinary technician" in the state of New York, you must be licensed by the state. http://www.op.nysed.gov/vtlic.htm
Do you have to be licensed to be a veterinary technician in the state of Geogia?
Georgia doesn't license veterinary technician, the state registers veterinary technicians. And you must be registered with the state veterinary medical board in order to work as or use any title that would indicate that you are a "veterinary technician" in that state. There are also certain duties that are limited to a Registered Veterinary Technician, meaning that a veterinary assistant (someone working in a veterinary facility but not a registered veterinary technician or licensed veterinarian) may not perform them.
What is the cost of a veterinary technician licence?
In order to achieve a certified license as a veterinary technician, one must complete a certification test, as well as a series of advanced hands-on style classes on the subject.
What exactly does veterinary technician training offer me toward a regular veterinary license?
There wont be much that will be counted towards a full veterinary degree. Some of the things like learning names of drugs will help however.
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.
What is a veterinary technician license used for?
Veterinary technicians first and foremost should love animals as the bulk of their work requires handling them. They assist the vet in a number of different ways.
What are the job requirements for a veterinary technician -?
Veterinary technicians are required in most states to have a degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program, a passing grade on the Veterinary Technician National Exam and often a passing grade on a state exam and to have been credentialed (licensed, registered or certified) as a veterinary technician in the state they are employed in. Because laws vary from state to state (and country to country), anyone interested in becoming a veterinary technician should contact the agency that credentials veterinary technicians or the local veterinary technician association to get the relevant details for their location.
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.
What classes do I need to take to get my veterinary technician certification?
In order to obtain a veterinary technician certification, one must complete a series of given courses on the subject and complete a veterinary technician certification exam.
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.
Do you have to be a certified to be a veterinary technition in Ohio?
Yes, a person must be registered as a veterinary technician through the Ohio Veterinary Licensing Board to act as a veterinary technician. Anyone working as an assistant to a veterinarian who does not meet the requirements to be a Registered Veterinary Technician is considered by Ohio law to be an "aide" and is limited in the duties that can be performed and must be under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician. This is a link to the Ohio Code that discusses the tasks that may be performed by an RVT and an aide: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4741-1
Do you have to be certified as a vet tech in Ohio to practice?
You must be licensed as a veterinary technician in order to present yourself as one or practice veterinary technology in the state of Ohio. In order to be licensed, you must have earned a 2 year degree (at least) in veterinary technology from an American Veterinary Medical Assoc. accredited veterinary technology program and have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and paid the fees for licensure in that state. After you are initially licensed, you must continue to meet the criteria for maintaining your license.
