Q. Do you know any good veterinary schools I can apply to? I also want to study to become an actress, this takes 3 years. Which do you think I should study first? Thanks!
A. In America, the position that you are referring to is typically called a "veterinary technician" though in a few places you may find the term "animal health technician."
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/vette�
For information about credentialing as a veterinary technician in a particular state, contact that state's veterinary technician association.
Study to become a veterinary nurse first, then an actress. More likely that you can support yourself as a veterinary nurse than as an actress.
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/vette�
For information about credentialing as a veterinary technician in a particular state, contact that state's veterinary technician association.
Study to become a veterinary nurse first, then an actress. More likely that you can support yourself as a veterinary nurse than as an actress.
What are some accredited online classes for veterinary assisting?
Q. What are some accredited schools that offer veterinary assistant programs? There are no community colleges in my area that offer that program. Please reply.
I tried Penn Foster but I did not qualify (i found out later that it is a for-profit school?)
Uscareerinstitute, etc.
I tried Penn Foster but I did not qualify (i found out later that it is a for-profit school?)
Uscareerinstitute, etc.
A. There aren't any. Veterinary assistant programs are not accredited by the AVMA or any other veterinary organization. Little to no value is placed on these programs by veterinarians. You can work as a veterinary assistant without any formal education. If you want to attend a program for veterinary support personnel try veterinary technicians instead. There are a handful of on-line vet tech programs that are AVMA accredited. You can find a list here: http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_distance_learning.asp
Are veterinary technicians/assistants aloud to have facial piercings or tattoos?
Q. I would like to go to college to be either a veterinary assistant or technician, I'm leaning more toward the assist, and I was wondering what all they allow in that field pertaining to facial piercings and tattoos. I will be planning on working down in Austin, Texas if that helps any.
What about other jobs involving pets? Like a pet trainer, or working at a kennel?
Thanks in advance! c:
Haha, typo in the title. - w -;; *allowed
Also, I'm just looking for a generalization. I know that it's up to the employer, but are most accepting of it? Is it a common thing for them to allow it?
Thanks. c:
And I'm only planning on getting snakebites, nothing major~ c:
What about other jobs involving pets? Like a pet trainer, or working at a kennel?
Thanks in advance! c:
Haha, typo in the title. - w -;; *allowed
Also, I'm just looking for a generalization. I know that it's up to the employer, but are most accepting of it? Is it a common thing for them to allow it?
Thanks. c:
And I'm only planning on getting snakebites, nothing major~ c:
A. Places like the Humane Society or animal shelters usually allow employees to have visible tattoos and facial piercings.
Private practice veterinary hospitals usually don't allow employees to have facial piercings. It's just not very professional looking, honestly. They are in the medical field, after all. Tattoos are usually not a big deal. Piercings can look enticing to pets who may want to try to swat at them.
If you are a trainer and own your own training business, then you can look however you want. If you work in a dog boarding place, it's up to the owner but they are usually pretty lenient about body mods.
If you are choosing your career based on whether or not you can have body mods, then maybe you need to sort out your priorities.
Also, you don't have to go to college to be a vet assistant. All they do is clean cages and restrain animals.
Private practice veterinary hospitals usually don't allow employees to have facial piercings. It's just not very professional looking, honestly. They are in the medical field, after all. Tattoos are usually not a big deal. Piercings can look enticing to pets who may want to try to swat at them.
If you are a trainer and own your own training business, then you can look however you want. If you work in a dog boarding place, it's up to the owner but they are usually pretty lenient about body mods.
If you are choosing your career based on whether or not you can have body mods, then maybe you need to sort out your priorities.
Also, you don't have to go to college to be a vet assistant. All they do is clean cages and restrain animals.
What courses do I need to take to become a Veterinary Assistant?
Q. What courses do I need to take to become a Veterinary Assistant?
What colleges/universities are there in Washington that have that program(s), and which would you recommend (without bias to mascots lol)?
I've been looking, and all the programs I've found are for certificates of completion, instead of degrees. Also, there are programs for Veterinary Technicians that I've seen, but that's not what I want to do.
What colleges/universities are there in Washington that have that program(s), and which would you recommend (without bias to mascots lol)?
I've been looking, and all the programs I've found are for certificates of completion, instead of degrees. Also, there are programs for Veterinary Technicians that I've seen, but that's not what I want to do.
A. It sounds like you are confused as to what each position is.
There are no degrees for veterinary assistant because it is an entry-level position in the veterinary medical field. There are no education or training requirements in any state to become a veterinary assistant. This is the title given to anyone working alongside a vet who doesn't meet the requirements to be a veterinarian or a veterinary technician. (These are the only two positions on the the veterinary healthcare team that have legal and educational requirements.) You can simply walk in an apply for one of these positions without even a high schools education (again, no legal requirements for education or training in any state in the US). Many clinics hire high school students in this position.
As you have seen, there are many "certificates of completion" offered for veterinary assistants but their educational value to you and the respect they will garner in the veterinary profession varies greatly because ANYONE/ANY GROUP regardless of their own education/training/experience can offer these program. Many in fact are taught by people who have never worked in a veterinary facility and don't have a special education in veterinary medicine or veterinary technology. So, you need to be very cautious in considering/choosing one of these programs.
Veterinary assistants have very little avenue for advancement without going on and earnig a degree in veterinary technology or veterinary medicine unless they want to move into practice management but that typically requires some special education in business.
The position of veterinary technician is the only other position on the veterinary health care team besides that of veterinarian with legal requirements for special education or training. Most states require you to have a 2-3 year degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, to have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and to be licensed to work as a veterinary technician. Veterinary technology programs cover many areas such as veterinary anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, animal husbandry, surgical assisting, anesthesia, diagnostics such as radiology and ultrasonography, clinical pathology, parasitology, medical terminology and record keeping, biological collection and sample handling and preperation, etc. This is because veterinary technicians fill many roles including that of laboratory technician, surgical assistant, anesthetician, radiologist, medical record keeper, inventory manager, hospital manager, client educator, nurse, etc.
You can find a list of AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs here: https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelop� There are both on-site and distance education programs available, but on-site programs are really a better option for anyone who hasn't worked in a veterinary facility for several years
Veteirnary technicians have many options for advancement and professional growth. They can continue their education and earn a bachelors degree in veterinary technology, work towards specialty credentials in about a dozen areas of veterinary medicine, move nto management positions, work in government positions related to animal health and food safety, work in research,or in zoos, etc etc.
It would be a good idea for you to actually shadow a veterinary technician and/or veterinary assistant for a few days to see the difference in the two positions before you decide which route you want to take.
There are no degrees for veterinary assistant because it is an entry-level position in the veterinary medical field. There are no education or training requirements in any state to become a veterinary assistant. This is the title given to anyone working alongside a vet who doesn't meet the requirements to be a veterinarian or a veterinary technician. (These are the only two positions on the the veterinary healthcare team that have legal and educational requirements.) You can simply walk in an apply for one of these positions without even a high schools education (again, no legal requirements for education or training in any state in the US). Many clinics hire high school students in this position.
As you have seen, there are many "certificates of completion" offered for veterinary assistants but their educational value to you and the respect they will garner in the veterinary profession varies greatly because ANYONE/ANY GROUP regardless of their own education/training/experience can offer these program. Many in fact are taught by people who have never worked in a veterinary facility and don't have a special education in veterinary medicine or veterinary technology. So, you need to be very cautious in considering/choosing one of these programs.
Veterinary assistants have very little avenue for advancement without going on and earnig a degree in veterinary technology or veterinary medicine unless they want to move into practice management but that typically requires some special education in business.
The position of veterinary technician is the only other position on the veterinary health care team besides that of veterinarian with legal requirements for special education or training. Most states require you to have a 2-3 year degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, to have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and to be licensed to work as a veterinary technician. Veterinary technology programs cover many areas such as veterinary anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, animal husbandry, surgical assisting, anesthesia, diagnostics such as radiology and ultrasonography, clinical pathology, parasitology, medical terminology and record keeping, biological collection and sample handling and preperation, etc. This is because veterinary technicians fill many roles including that of laboratory technician, surgical assistant, anesthetician, radiologist, medical record keeper, inventory manager, hospital manager, client educator, nurse, etc.
You can find a list of AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs here: https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelop� There are both on-site and distance education programs available, but on-site programs are really a better option for anyone who hasn't worked in a veterinary facility for several years
Veteirnary technicians have many options for advancement and professional growth. They can continue their education and earn a bachelors degree in veterinary technology, work towards specialty credentials in about a dozen areas of veterinary medicine, move nto management positions, work in government positions related to animal health and food safety, work in research,or in zoos, etc etc.
It would be a good idea for you to actually shadow a veterinary technician and/or veterinary assistant for a few days to see the difference in the two positions before you decide which route you want to take.
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