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Most states require an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited program in order to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam and apply for credentialing.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 10y agoProspective veterinarians must graduate with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) degree from a 4-year program at an accredited college of veterinary medicine. There are 28 colleges in 26 States that meet accreditation standards set by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
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∙ 15y agoIn Missouri you need to graduate from an AVMA (American Vet. Med. Assoc.) accredited school and pass your state and national boards. The Vet Tech Institute (http://www.vettechinstitute.edu/) has campuses in other states besides Missouri. Here it is a 72 credit hour program that give you an associates degree.
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∙ 15y agoBecoming a veterinary's assistant doesn't need a special degree. All you need is the love for animals so you can keep them healthy and the willing to learn. I am pretty sure you DON'T need a degree. I looked it up and so far nothing has come up on having to have a degree. I hope this helps you!
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∙ 14y agoThis site gives a good overview of the training to become a veterinarian tech as well as a list of schools that offer the program. http://www.veterinarytechnicianschools.com/ Click on the FAQ tab for information about coursework and lab assignments.
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∙ 8y agoIn most states you must have a degree in veterinary technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association program in order to become a veterinary technician.
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How do you become a veterinarian if you just graduated high school?
go to college and earn a degree...
What does a person have to do to achieve to be a veterinarian?
To become a veterinarian in the US, you must complete at least three years of undergraduate college then another four years of vet school to earn a DVM or VMD degree.
What were the requirements to get a job as a veterinarian 15 years ago?
The job requirements to become a veterinarian 15 years ago were a bachelors degree then DVM degree from veterinary school.
What kind of college degree do you have to get to become a veterinarian?
A DVM or Doctor of Veterinary Medicene.
What degree do you have to get to spay and neuter cats and dogs?
You have to become a veterinarian. It's a doctorate.
Do you need to be a high school graduate to become a veterinarian?
Yes, it requires a college degree.
Can I earn a degree online to become a Radiologic Technologist?
You can only earn part of the degree online. Radiology requires in-person practical coursework.
What degree does a veterinarian get?
A veterinarian gets a D.V.M. degree (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
How many degrees do you need to become a veterinarian?
Just one, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor (if you attend the University of Pennsylvania, they named their degree a VMD instead of a DVM). However, most veterinarians earn a bachelor's degree before being accepted to vet school.
What gender can work at veterinarian?
Anyone can if he or she has a veterinarian degree
What degree can you get in hair dressing?
A degree is not required to become a hair stylist. One must earn a Cosmetology license.
How many years does it take to become a veterinarian verses a medical doctor?
Most of the students admitted have completed an undergraduate program and earned a bachelor's degree. Applicants without a degree face a difficult task in gaining admittance. As such, both the veterinarian and physician would take approximately the same time; Four years for the bachelor's degree, and four years for either the veterinarian or medical degree.
