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Neither position is exactly "more important" than the other. Both are valuable parts of a veterinary medical team. The difference is in the amount of education required and often the type of duties that can be performed. But both can be key players in providing quality veterinary care for patients.
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Can you become a vet assistant at Virginia Tech?
Virginia tech does not offer a veterinary assisting programs.
What do you call a person that assist a veterinarian at the vets office?
This would be either a vet tech or a vet assistant.
If you are a veterinarian assistant do you have to become a veterinarian tech. in order to become a veterinarian?
No, you may return to college, complete the pre-requisite courses and apply to vet school without becoming a vet tech. In fact, it is rare that a veterinarian was ever formally trained as a vet tech.
What are the promotions for a veterinary assistant?
There aren't really promotions for a veterinary assistant as you would have to go back to school to become a veterinarian. Pay raises are possible and you could work up to being the office manager or head vet tech.
What other jobs are there for caring for animals other than vet tech vet assistant or vet?
Zoologist, wildlife biologist, marine biologist, humane society worker, animal cop, etc.
Do the places you list in Manhattan offer Vet Tech programs or only Vet Assistant programs I prefer a Vet Tech degree or certification not online. I live a mile from New York City!?
I would try the NYU to find pre vet classes however you will have to leave Manhattan to finish the program.
Does the vet tech spend more time with animals?
Yes.
Who works in A veterinary surgery?
In addition to the veterinarian (who may or may not be board certified in surgery), there would be a vet tech for anesthesia, a vet tech who assists in surgery, one or more vet assistants and a receptionist.
How much does vet school cost at Vet Tech Institute?
?????/?????? I went to The Vet Tech Institute. It is not a vet school. It's a vet tech school and my tuition was almost $30,000. I went to the one in Pittsburgh, PA
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.
When was Vet Tech Institute at Bradford School created?
Vet Tech Institute at Bradford School was created in 1958.
What are the wages for a vet and a vet's assistant?
the standard vet gets about 72.000 a year
