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It depends on the usage of these words. If you are discussing veterinary technicians or veterinarians in general or using the words as descriptors (as in Dr. Lynn is a veterinarian), then they are not. If you are using the words as part of a title or credential such as "Lynn Woods, Registered Veterinary Technician" then they would be capitalized.
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Should the word technician be capitalized?
The word "technician" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a proper noun.
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.
Is there a veterinarian school close to Pittsburgh, PA ?
Vet Tech is a veterinarian school located in Pittsburgh, PA. This school offers a 16 month veterinary technician program. There are actually two great veterinary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. The first is Sanford Brown Institute. The second is Vet Tech Institute. You should check them both out on the internet!
What department at Texas A and M should be taken to become a veterinarian?
To become a veterinarian at Texas A&M (or any vet school), you need to be accepted to the college or school of veterinary medicine and major in veterinary medicine.
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 are registered veterinary technician requirements?
The exact qualifications to become a Registered Veterinary Technician will depend on the state that a person is seeking registration in. However they are generally an associates degree or higher in veterinary technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program, a passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Exam and a passing score on the state's exam for registration as a veterinary technician. To determine the exact requirements in a specific state, contact the state's veterinary technician association, veterinary medical association or state veterinary medical licensing board.
What is is a technician?
== == A veterinary technician is (according to the American Veterinary Medical Association and the statutes in many states) a person who has a degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program and has met all of their state's requirements for credentialing as a veterinary technician. This usually entails having taken and passed both the Veterinary Technician National Exam and a state exam as well as getting a set amount of Continuing Education every year. In many states it is illegal to present yourself as a veterinary technician unless you have met these requirements and are credentialed (licensed, registered or certified) as a veterinary technician in that state. There are still some states that allow anyone regardless of education and training to be presented as a veterinary technician and many veterinarians use this term to mislead clients into feeling like they have well-educated and highly trained staff. It's like calling a person with no medical training that works at a human hospital a nurse. To determine the laws governing veterinary technicians a person should contact their state veterinary medical board or veterinary technician association.
What are the advantages of having a veterinary technician present in the exam room with all veterinary appointments?
The veterinary technician or assistant should be responsible for restraining the patient during an exam. Proper restraint makes the exam go more smoothly and more quickly and also minimizes the risk of the veterinarian or the pet owner being injured. Preventing pet owner injury is extremely important because anything that occurs in the veterinary facility (regardless of whether or not it's the person's pet) is the vet's responsibility, so if an owner gets injured the vet is liable. The veterinary technician or assistant is also there to "run errands" such as filling prescriptions, setting up diagnostic samples for testing, etc.
What are veterinary technician schools?
Veterinary technician programs are offered to prepare people for working as a veterinary technician. Some programs are offered through community colleges or state universities and others through for-profit colleges. In the US, prospective students should look for a program that is AVMA accredited as this is part of the credentialing requirement in most states.
Can you buy rimadyl?
You should purchase Rimadyl through your veterinarian or through a veterinary drug supply company.
What is a vet techniction?
A licensed veterinary technician is someone who has met the requirements for licensure as a veterinary technician in a specific state. As each state sets their own laws and requirements regarding veterinary technicians, the exact details vary from state to state. Generally a person is required to have 2-year degree in veterinary technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program and then to have passed at least the Veterinary Technician National Exam and usually some sort of state exam as well. To find out the specifics for a certain state, you would need to review the statutes governing veterinary technicians in that state or check with the state licensing board.
Are there special qualifications or licenses needed to become a veterinarian?
Yes, you have to be a licensed veterinarian to practice veterninary medicine. In addition to having a degree in veterinary medicine, you have to meet the state requirements to practice in that state.
