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There are more than 200 schools that offer diplomas or degrees in veterinary technology and are American Veterinary Medical Association accredited. AVMA accreditation is important, because it is required in most states in the US in order to sit for credentialing exams and work as a veterinary technician. Because the number of programs accredited and the accreditation status of a program can change, it is recommended to go directly to the AVMA website to find currently accredited programs.
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how long does it take to get a veterinary assistant degree?
Full-time veterinary technician students, pursuing a certificate, diploma, or associate's degree, typically complete their veterinary technician training in two years.
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.
Does a veterinarian technician need a degree?
In the majority of states in the US and in Canada, a veterinary technician must have completed an AVMA or CVMA accredited veterinary technology program. (Usually a degree program.)
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.
Do you need to become a veterinary Technician first and then a vet or what?
No, veterinary technology and veterinary medicine are two different professions and degree programs. For someone looking to become a veterinarian, they would choose a university which offers a degree program in veterinary medicine. For someone looking to become a veterinary technician, they would choose an AVMA accredited veterinary technology degree program.
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.
Does the Penn Foster veterinary technician degree allow you to practice in California?
Penn Foster's veterinary technology degree program is American Veterinary Medical Association accredited, therefore accepted as an appropriate program by the credentialing board for veterinary technicians in California. However, just having a degree in veterinary technology from Penn Foster doesn't allow you to practice as a "veterinary technician" in California. You must have also passed the credentialing exams that the state requires and be a Registered Veterinary Technician in that state.
Do you need a college degree to have a career as a veterinary assistant?
The requirements for becoming a veterinary technician vary from state to state based upon the laws governing the practice of veterinary medicine and/or veterinary technology. However in many most states where there are actually requirements to be a "veterinary technician" you must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited college degree program in veterinary technology, have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and have passed a state exam.
Do you have to have a 2 year degree to be vet tech?
Yes, most states require that you have a 2-year degree in veterinary technology and have passed at least the Veterinary Technician National Exam and often a state exam in order to work as a veterinary technician. To find out the requirements for the state in which you live, you should contact your state veterinary technician association or whatever group in your state credentials (licenses, registers or certifies) veterinary technicians.
What training do you need to be a veterinary technician?
Most states require that a veterinary technician have completed an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program. These are typically 2 year programs and when offered through colleges result in an associates degree.
Can I get veterinary training at a community college?
Some community colleges offer a Veterinary Technician Associates degree. This degree allows you to be an aid in a clinic, zoo or park for example.
What is the difference between a veterinary technician and a veterinarian?
A veterinarian can operate on your pet, and perscribe medication. A technician can not do either one of those actions If you were comparing this to human medicine, a veterinarian is the doctor, and a registered veterinary technician (RVT) would be the registered nurse (RN).
