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Most states in the US require that you have a 2-year degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and often a state exam and be credentialed by the state veterinary licensing board in order to work as a veterinary technician.
Of course requirements vary from state to state and country to country so you should contact your local veterinary technician association or veterinary licensing board in order to determine the requirements where you are.
Veterinary technicians are required (in most states) to have a 2 year degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, to have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and a state exam in order to be credentialed. They are also generally required to attend a set number of continuing education courses each year to keep up with changes in veterinary medicine. Veterinary technicians are educated in veterinary anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, animal husbandry, surgical assisting, anesthesia, medical nursing, diagnostics such as radiology and ultrasonography, clinical pathology, parasitology, medical terminology and record keeping, biological collection and sample handling and preperation, etc. They can also specialize in areas such as emergency and critical care, internal medicine, anesthesia, dentistry, behavior and equine nursing.
The American Veterinary Medical Association maintains a list of accredited degree programs on their website: http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs.asp
It depends on where you are located --US vs Canada vs Britain, etc. In the US, most states require that you graduate from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited college degree program in veterinary technology. These programs encompass such topics as medical terminology, pharmacology, anesthesia and surgical assisting, anatomy and physiology, care and sanitation of both large and small animals, laboratory diagnostics, nursing, radiology, etc. To find out the specific courses required by each college, you would need to look at their course requirements. To find a listing of AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs, go here: http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/vettech_programs.asp
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Can you become a vet assistant at Virginia Tech?
Virginia tech does not offer a veterinary assisting programs.
Can you become a vet tech in six months?
Typically it takes 2-3 years to become a Vet Tech. Look for programs accredited by NAVTA to receive either an associate degree or certificate.
What kind of degree do you need to become a vet tech?
a 2 year associates degree
can you become a vet tech if you go to school for pre-vet?
Yes you can
Do you have to be a vet tech to become a vet?
it depends on were you want to work to be vet some don't require it.
How much extra schooling would you need if you wished to become a vet if you were already a vet tech?
It takes 6-8 years of college training
What is the maximum amount of college years to become a veterinarian?
8 years four is "pre-vet" four in vet to become an actually vet to become vet tech is 4
Do the places you list in Manhattan offer Vet Tech programs or only Vet Assistant programs I prefer a Vet Tech degree or certification not online. I live a mile from New York City!?
I would try the NYU to find pre vet classes however you will have to leave Manhattan to finish the program.
If you are a veterinarian assistant do you have to become a veterinarian tech. in order to become a veterinarian?
No, you may return to college, complete the pre-requisite courses and apply to vet school without becoming a vet tech. In fact, it is rare that a veterinarian was ever formally trained as a vet tech.
Who offers vet tech online schools that are accredited?
Penn Foster College offers vet tech online schools that are accredited. You can get a list of them at www.veterinarytechnicianschools.com Online vet tech schools are rare. Many colleges offer accredited programs but few are available exclusively online. You will need to choose a school that is near your home to take the necessary in person components of the program.
What skills will I learn in my vet tech traing program?
Vet tech training programs teach skills that will assist a vet. They will how to take samples; examine animals; assist in surgeries; perform radiography tests; examinations; and nursing care.
How to become an anestesiaologist?
Either a veterinary technician or a veterinarian can anesthetize a horse, although the vet tech must be working under the supervision of a veterinarian. Regardless of the path you take to be a horse anesthesiologist, you will need to have specialized training in anesthesiology after completing vet tech school or vet school.
