There are many and varied roles in a veterinary technician position. From assisting veterinary surgeons, to supervisory and management roles. Information can be obtained from schools of veterinary science.
Veterinary technician schools will provide you the training needed for your job. These schools specialize in only preparing you for the job by providing on the job training and instructor lead courses.
Veterinary technicians are required in most states to have a degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program, a passing grade on the Veterinary Technician National Exam and often a passing grade on a state exam and to have been credentialed (licensed, registered or certified) as a veterinary technician in the state they are employed in. Because laws vary from state to state (and country to country), anyone interested in becoming a veterinary technician should contact the agency that credentials veterinary technicians or the local veterinary technician association to get the relevant details for their location.
Veterinary Technicians are like nurses to a Veterinarian. You can't really say which job is "easier". They both require dedication, and a certain type of person to preform well.
Yes, in general a veterinary technician would be paid more than a veterinary assistant.
If you have gone to school to be a Veterinary Office Assistant, a Veterinary Assistant, or a Veterinary Technician, then yes. If not, your chances are low. I'm currently a Veterinary Technology student and I'm having a hard time.
Georgia doesn't license veterinary technician, the state registers veterinary technicians. And you must be registered with the state veterinary medical board in order to work as or use any title that would indicate that you are a "veterinary technician" in that state. There are also certain duties that are limited to a Registered Veterinary Technician, meaning that a veterinary assistant (someone working in a veterinary facility but not a registered veterinary technician or licensed veterinarian) may not perform them.
Indeed there is, you can search this link for it. http://www.indeed.com/q-Veterinary-Technician-l-Virginia-jobs.html Hope you can find your job very soon!
When you are looking for veterinary technician jobs in Wilmington, NC, the best place to look would be the local job sites. Some will let you upload your CV so employers can find you. Others let you browse the veterinary technician jobs section to help you find something in your area.
Yes, in order to work as a veterinary technician or use the title "veterinary technician" in the state of New York, you must be licensed by the state. http://www.op.nysed.gov/vtlic.htm
In order to obtain a veterinary technician certification, one must complete a series of given courses on the subject and complete a veterinary technician certification exam.
The yearly incomve of veterinary technicians is $30,000-$45,000. A licensed veterinary technician averages $17 an hour. Location, education, experience and the type of practice worked in all affect the overall pay of a veterinary technician.