Veterinary Technicians have always helped veterinarians run efficient offices by assisting them with medical tasks. To become a Veterinary Technician, students must complete a veterinary technology program. Here is some information about education requirements for becoming Vet Technicians in 2010 and beyond. Definition of a Vet Tech A Veterinary Technician, also known as a Vet […]
Q. What is a veterinary technician? A. Think of what a registered nurse is to human care and this is a close proximaton to what a vet tech does in the animal world. Typically, techs provide valuable assistance to veterinarians performing a number of varied duties when it comes to animal care. Techs work in […]
Before any of the school work course of study obtained through participating in a formal veterinary technology program can be put into real world practice, graduates form recognized institutions of learning must receive their state license. The benchmark performance evaluation for granting most of the country’s individual state licenses is passing the National Veterinary Technician […]
Although the overall unemployment rate has continued to rise in recent months, veterinary technicians are still in great demand. But, do not confuse a trained vet tech with a simple animal care technician who usually has only the training provided on the job. Advances in both veterinary medicine technology and technique are the fuel firing […]
It is without a doubt that one of the most necessary skills a vet tech student needs to develop is note taking. Notes are not only necessary as useful review material when studying for a test, but if part of a comprehensive learning system can become valuable resources throughout your vet tech career. Learning to […]
Anyone who enjoys working with animals – any kind of animals, large or small, should carefully examine a Veterinary Technician program making sure it has its own on-site animal health clinic. This is an important aspect about receiving your education as a veterinary technician since no other form of learning can replace “doing.” Additionally, always […]
Although techniques caring for animals pre-date history, organized veterinary medicine did not include a position of technician until quite recently. A person assisting a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) normally was a family member – wife, mother and even sister – typically trained by the physician to assist him with many daily chores. As the […]
Most vet techs are required by your state governing boards to obtain continuing education units in order to renew a license. Typically this comes down to additional 16 hours of significant college course of work or approved seminar/workshop hours that qualify for CE credits. Therefore, responsible vet techs are always on the lookout for conveniently […]
There exist throughout the world many careers that people have very little knowledge about that, when discussed, typically elicit reactions like, “I really didn’t know about this.” This may be quite true for people who are looking to pursue a career in veterinary medicine but aren’t quite sure what career types are available other than […]
Many incoming freshmen at vet tech college campuses are matched with roommates their first year. You have no idea what your new roommate will be like. But, upon meeting this person, you really are not quite sure what to do. However, all the school-supplied literature tells you to give it a “probationary” period before voicing […]