According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of veterinary technologists and technicians is expected to grow 36 percent from 2008 to 2018. Click here to learn more.
Jerry grabbed a job at Petco when he turned 16 in high school which led to his getting a car, moving out to share an apartment with friends, a promotion to department head gaining a greater knowledge of animals and business techniques. Oh, his job at Petco also led to his growing up and, at […]
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Veterinary Technology can help you build an accomplished career in the health care field. Currently Americans are spending a lot of money on their pets making the jobs in this field recession proof. Pierce college provides a solid education opportunity which prepares you for this profession. As a veterinary technician, you get to learn the […]
Jerry has worked at Petco since high school but has recently decided to pursue an education as a veterinary technician by studying online. His involvement at his job has led him to develop a keen interest in animals as well as providing for their well-being. Sure, on-the-job training has given him a little bit of […]
Not many veterinary practices require a vet tech with the skill for biting a dog. Some do, but many do not. Therefore, when a DVM hires a new vet tech, there are several techniques and tips to follow in order to train the new vet tech not to bite any clients. Here are some tips […]
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 […]