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In the United States, veterinarians must achieve a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree - a Bachelor's is insufficient. However, graduates of foreign veterinary schools may be considered fully trained veterinarians even though their degree title is BVs (Bachelor's of Veterinary Sciences).
A first year veterinarian can expect to make around $50,000 a year in a typical companion animal practice in the Midwest, or up to $80,000 a year on the coasts due to the cost of iving in the area.
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I want to be a vet tech get a bachelors degree and live on campus What are schools that give that I'm trying to get my gpa close to a 3.0?
There are a few schools that will take a 3.0 GPA and have vet tech and bachelors. You can try going to Brown Mackie College or try getting into Vet Tech Institute.
What is the average yearly income of a highly-paid veterinarian?
the average income of highly payed vet is $75,000 anually
Does Tarleton State University offer a vet tech program?
No, unfortunately, Tarleton does not offer a vet tech program. However, starting Fall of 2011 TSU will begin a Bachelors in Technology with a major in Vet Tech. In order to do this program though, you must already have an associates Vet Tech degree from another school. MCC in Waco offers the Vet Tech Associates degree.
How long does it take for a vet tech to become a vet?
Veterinary technology programs are usually layed out over 5 semesters (2-years) though students can take longer to finish their degree or they can choose to take a 4-year bachelors degree program as well.
What kind of education is required to become a pet vet?
One requires a good educations to become a pet vet. One must have a bachelors degree first and then take a doctor of veterinary science degree. One must then earn a license and go through further training.
What bachelor's degree does a veterinarian ty?
For those vet schools that require a bachelors degree prior to applying, the type of degree generally doesn't matter so long as the required general education pre-requisite courses have been taken. Because each vet school has it's own requirements for application, students wishing to apply to vet school should contact the schools they are interested in directly to learn the requirements of that specific school.
How much traning does it take to be come a vet technician and a technoligist?
Veterinary technicians are required in most states to have a 2 year (associates) degree in veterinary technology. A veterinary technologist is a person with a 4 year (bachelors) degree in veterinary technology.
Were can you get credit for your vet technology associates degree toward your bachelor degree?
There are more than 20 universities in the US that offer a bachelors degree in veterinary technology. If the original associates degree is from a school with the appropriate regional or national accreditation, then the credits can be used towards a bachelors degree in veterinary technology. However, there are quite a few for-profit programs that offer AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs and credits from these schools may not be accepted as transfer credits because for-profit schools often are not accredited through acceptable educational associations.
What degree o you need to become a vet?
Veterinary Degree
Can you get into a good veterinary school with just a degree in biology or do they specifically want a pre-veterinary program degree?
Yes, you are just as competitive on your application with a biology degree as anyone else with a pre-vet degree. Actually, you may have a slight edge over someone with just a pre-vet degree, as the biology degree shows foresight and probably a Plan B if you aren't accepted to vet school on your first try. A Pre-Vet degree is useless unless you are accepted to vet school.
How long should I expect to take in vet tech school?
Vet Techs are technicians that assist veterinarians. Schools accredited by the AVMA generally offer two year programs. You can expect to be in school studying to be a veterinary technician for two to five years. Where your studies fall in that range depend on the type of program you enter. A certificate or associates degree program will be on the short end. A bachelors degree program will be on the long side.
Can you beecome a vet though becoming a vet nurse and working though the ranks?
No, you cannot. Becoming a vet requires that you have the appropriate degree in veterinary MEDICINE (the name of the degree varies depending on where in the world you are).
