Q. I am trying to figure out the difference between Veterinary Technician LVT, RVT, CVT and Veterinary Assistants? I want to go to school for a Vet Tech but which one is the most rewarding in salary? I cant find any info on the net. Also,which one is the best online school?
A. It�s easy to get confused by all of the initials when looking into RVT programs. You may see LVT, RVT or CVT. The various initials are simply a matter of licensing or certification which is dependent upon the state in which you want to work. An RVT is a registered veterinary technician, an LVT is a licensed veterinary technician, and a CVT is a certified veterinary technician. They're all the same thing.
Many states allow you to work as a veterinary assistant with no certification or licensing. As an assistant, you are limited to what your duties can be and as a result warrant lower pay. A veterinary technician works right alongside a veterinarian in caring and treating the animal patients. Vet techs do a lot of lab work, conduct medical tests, draw blood, place catheters, give the animals medication, assist surgeries, and educate the pet owners.
Veterinary assistants are on the lower end of the veterinary hierarchy. They often perform the more mundane tasks. Some of a veterinary assistant�s duties include general husbandry, such as- cleaning cages, washing, feeding, and exercising the animals, them. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the general annual salary of a registered veterinary technician was $34,000. A veterinary assistant earns an annual median salary of $24,000.
To begin a career as a veterinary technician, you must attend (either on campus or over the internet) an accredited vet tech school and successfully complete your education and training. Once you've received your Asso. of Applied Science, you sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination.
It's important to research the requirements of the state you wish to work in. Once you pass the National Boards, you need to register with your state to receive your official credentials. Different states have different requirements with regards to schooling and testing. Each state has its own veterinary certification boards who can give you information regarding the requirements, extra testing, and deadlines you need to finish. This is the final step in attaining your RVT credentials.
I live in Texas and started at one of the top ranked schools in the nation- Tomball College. I had to move, so I finished the last of my education at a top ranked online school called Cedar Valley. Cedar Valley was an awesome school! I recommend you look in to it.
Good luck! Let me know if you have any other questions! :)
11/6 update- Cindy is correct abt Registered Veterinary Nurse not being legal in Texas. I practiced in Germany for the past several years and that's what they call RVTs in Europe (in fact RVTs are called RVNs everywhere except the USA and Canada). Anyways, sometime old habits die hard! lol If I'm posting on here I should be representing properly. Thanks for the reminder Cindy! :)
Many states allow you to work as a veterinary assistant with no certification or licensing. As an assistant, you are limited to what your duties can be and as a result warrant lower pay. A veterinary technician works right alongside a veterinarian in caring and treating the animal patients. Vet techs do a lot of lab work, conduct medical tests, draw blood, place catheters, give the animals medication, assist surgeries, and educate the pet owners.
Veterinary assistants are on the lower end of the veterinary hierarchy. They often perform the more mundane tasks. Some of a veterinary assistant�s duties include general husbandry, such as- cleaning cages, washing, feeding, and exercising the animals, them. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the general annual salary of a registered veterinary technician was $34,000. A veterinary assistant earns an annual median salary of $24,000.
To begin a career as a veterinary technician, you must attend (either on campus or over the internet) an accredited vet tech school and successfully complete your education and training. Once you've received your Asso. of Applied Science, you sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination.
It's important to research the requirements of the state you wish to work in. Once you pass the National Boards, you need to register with your state to receive your official credentials. Different states have different requirements with regards to schooling and testing. Each state has its own veterinary certification boards who can give you information regarding the requirements, extra testing, and deadlines you need to finish. This is the final step in attaining your RVT credentials.
I live in Texas and started at one of the top ranked schools in the nation- Tomball College. I had to move, so I finished the last of my education at a top ranked online school called Cedar Valley. Cedar Valley was an awesome school! I recommend you look in to it.
Good luck! Let me know if you have any other questions! :)
11/6 update- Cindy is correct abt Registered Veterinary Nurse not being legal in Texas. I practiced in Germany for the past several years and that's what they call RVTs in Europe (in fact RVTs are called RVNs everywhere except the USA and Canada). Anyways, sometime old habits die hard! lol If I'm posting on here I should be representing properly. Thanks for the reminder Cindy! :)
What type of education do you need to become a veterinary receptionist?
Q. I still young and try to figure out what i wanna do. And I have always been interested in have an occupation with animals but i didn't want to have the big responisiblity of being a vet. So I decided to look into job that help out vets and I found veterinary receptionist. But I am unable to find the type of education that is needed. So if anyone could help, it would be greatly appreciated.
A. There are no special education or training requirements to be a veterinary receptionist. This position actually has little to do with the animals and more with handling appointment scheduling, phone calls and paperwork. Veterinary receptionists do not anwer medical questions other than basics concerning the standard practices for preventative care at the practice that they work in.
If you are interested in working with animals then you may wish to consider working as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician instead of a receptionist.
I would recommend that you volunteer at a veterinary hospital or shadow a veterinary technician or assistant for a few days to help you see what the different positions in a veterinary facility are like.
If you are interested in working with animals then you may wish to consider working as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician instead of a receptionist.
I would recommend that you volunteer at a veterinary hospital or shadow a veterinary technician or assistant for a few days to help you see what the different positions in a veterinary facility are like.
How much does a Veterinary assistant/receptionist make?
Q. I applied for this position and I have an interview but I would like to know how much do they pay? If you are a Veterinary assistant/receptionist that is the title.
Thank you!
Thank you!
A. YOu just asked this:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnTitj7E7sF3RJ_oHMNe0YDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100616090644AAu2RB0
Same as before. Minimum wage or slightly higher. The more experience you have, the more you will get paid.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnTitj7E7sF3RJ_oHMNe0YDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100616090644AAu2RB0
Same as before. Minimum wage or slightly higher. The more experience you have, the more you will get paid.
What is the length and cost of veterinary school?
Q. I am doing a project on it and want to know how long veterinary school is and how much it is for veterinary school. I tried looking on the internet and didn't really trust it. Please help. Thanks :)
A. Well, I cannot see why answers from strangers on Yahoo Answers would be any more trustworthy than the information you would find on the university website. But to answer your question, it all depends on the program. Here�s one example:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/
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