According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of veterinary technologists and technicians is expected to grow 36 percent. Read More
Eastern Wyoming College is equipped to provide the best educational opportunities to its students. Its mission is to establish itself as a student centered, comprehensive community college responding to the social, economic & cultural needs of its students and communities. In 2008 it was accepted in the Foundations of Excellence in the First College Year. […]
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 […]
Madison College gives a learning opportunity to all students and professionals. With its course offerings you can strengthen your educational background and prepare to build a competitive career. You can enroll for its courses at any age and level of experience. It is providing more than 140 career programs from twelve convenient locations of Madison […]
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 […]
People looking for careers working with animals have quite a few options from which to choose. For the really ambitious, there is a long road leading to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – DVM. Their other positions that work as part of a veterinary medical team including a veterinary technician, a veterinary assistant, as […]
You might think that after a two-year or four-year gruelling 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the median wage for a Vet Tech in 2006 was $12.88 per hour. That computes to an annual salary for a full time Vet Tech around $27,000. While that is a good starting salary for a new graduate, it does not leave much room in the budget for debt […]