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 […]
Back in the dark ages when your father or grandfather, even your mother or grandmother, was considering about how to select the correct college to attend, has done a lot of time and energy writing away to different school edition’s offices requesting information packets by return mail. This took a lot of research time hunting […]
If you plan going to a large university or college that offers a veterinary technician program, making a campus visit is a highly recommended part of your selection plan. However, as tempting as it might be to try to squeeze in a visit during a weekend when there is a high profile football game or […]
Now that you have decided to visit a potential that tech school campus you going to want to make the most of your visit while they are. It is highly recommended that you create a vet tech school campus visit checklist before you arrive on campus that will give you enough time to gain a […]
There’s more to a School than a Brochure or Website Colleges always send out the message to come visit. You High school counselors will tell you the same thing and, in many cases, organize groups of students from one school to go together for a college visit. But, if you have not visited any campuses […]
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 […]
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 […]