The American Veterinary Medical Association in 1972 authorized the creation of an accreditation program for the raining of animal technicians. Originally called the Committee on Accreditation of Training for Animal Technicians (CATAT), the committee was charged with all the duties associated with regards to the implementation and continuation of setting the standards by which animal […]
You might think that after a two-year or four-year grueling grind that taught you how to become a veterinary technician that, once graduated, you only need to step into your new career. Not quite so. Like almost every career in the medical field – human or animal – there is an end of education licensing […]
The Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) is the benchmark for judging an entry-level Vet Tech’s level of knowledge and competency in order to be licensed to practice in veterinary technology in a commercial setting. It is administered every January and June. The exam is in a constant state of being updated, where it is reviewed […]
The American Veterinary Medical Association was founded in 1863 and is the largest, as well as the oldest nonprofit associations are presenting veterinarians in the world today. It is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. But does have a office in Washington, DC. The group represents more than 78,000 veterinarians that take advantage of professional training opportunities […]
Certified veterinary technicians have to attend typically a two-year or three-year program in any American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) approved school. This typically leads to the ordering of an associate’s degree in veterinary technology. A bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology is also available through participation in a four-year accredited program. In Canada, the Canadian Veterinary […]
Once you are a full-fledged, full-time working vet tech, you can depend upon membership in a number of different societies and associations to help you keep your veterinary medicine knowledge current and your skills always highly honed. Membership Provides Helpful Reminders Education is a life-long process. There will always be something new to learn about […]
Planning for your vet tech college education is both wise and more than likely quite necessary in this day of competitive searching for financial assistance. By following the tips outlined in Part I and the ones that follow, both students and parents can learn the necessary fundamentals that will translate into an excellent college education […]
It is an old cliché, but it s true – No one ever plans to fail, they just fail to plan. It is important to start not only planning where to go to college but also how you intend to pay for your veterinary technician education long before the time arrives for you to study. […]
Although the existence of veterinary medicine is practically timeless, and there has been formal education provided to participants to earn the necessary degrees and designation as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), the term and position of veterinary technician is fairly new. The First Attempt in the 30s Attempts in the early part of the […]
Brian is one of those guys just have to know everything. Working as a vet tech for a small pet hospital, he is consistently and constantly asking questions of the doctors always trying to improve his knowledge base. To field the veterinary medicine does present a need for professionals to seek what appears to be […]