Q. I'm thinking about going to an online college or at least try to. Since I live in a small town and I can't afford to move around. The major I want to be in is a Vet technician. I thought about going and trying to use Penn Foster, but again; I'm not sure if is a good online college.
What kind of online colleges do you recommend? Or colleges in general?
What kind of online colleges do you recommend? Or colleges in general?
A. You need to choose one that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Penn Foster is but I've heard mixed things about them. I have heard that they are more expensive than some of the others and do not accept federal aid. Here is a list of AVMA accredited on-line tech programs. As long as it's AVMA accredited you're fine though.
http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_distance_learning.asp
Note that all accredited programs require you to find a veterinarian willing to teach you the hands on clinical skills required to be a veterinary technician. Some programs will help place you and others leave it entirely up to you. So, if you don't already have a relationship with a veterinarian then you might consider this when determining which program is for you.
http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_distance_learning.asp
Note that all accredited programs require you to find a veterinarian willing to teach you the hands on clinical skills required to be a veterinary technician. Some programs will help place you and others leave it entirely up to you. So, if you don't already have a relationship with a veterinarian then you might consider this when determining which program is for you.
How does an online vet tech program work?
Q. What would the best school be? Do you have to travel to the school a lot. Do you have to do clinicals? If you do how does that work. Has anyone taken the program online and was successful with it? I really want to go to school but I have a hard time attending classes in person. I already have attended college for my pre reqs so I am just looking for a program now. Any other important info on it would be appreciated.
A. Online vet tech programs (AVMA accredited ones) work by having you do the course materials/book work online and then doing clinicals by working for a veterinarian to learn the hands on skills. Having a job at a vet clinic before you apply to one of these online programs is a good idea because that way you are ensured of having a mentor for the clinicals portion. You have to have a licensed veterinarian or a credentialed veterinary technician who is willing to take the time to train you and sign off on all of your skills, so having a relationship in place before you enroll in a program that requires that sort of commitment for you to finish your degree is a good idea.
Before applying to any vet tech program, you should volunteer or take a job at a vet clinic or at the very least shadow a veterinary technician for a while to see if the job is really what you want. Many vet tech programs also require that you have worked in a veterinary practice before you can apply.
You need to be very sure that whatever program you choose is AVMA accredited, otherwise you won't be able to sit for the credentialing exams in most states. And don't be confused by programs that are offering veterinary assisting certifications-they are not the same thing.
Your state veterinary technician association is a good resource for getting info on schools and requirements for working as a veterinary technician in your state. They can also likely help you find a mentor.
Before applying to any vet tech program, you should volunteer or take a job at a vet clinic or at the very least shadow a veterinary technician for a while to see if the job is really what you want. Many vet tech programs also require that you have worked in a veterinary practice before you can apply.
You need to be very sure that whatever program you choose is AVMA accredited, otherwise you won't be able to sit for the credentialing exams in most states. And don't be confused by programs that are offering veterinary assisting certifications-they are not the same thing.
Your state veterinary technician association is a good resource for getting info on schools and requirements for working as a veterinary technician in your state. They can also likely help you find a mentor.
Is it easier to get a job as a Vet Assistant in Colorado with an online certificate?
Q. Im thinking of getting a certificate to become a Vet Assistant from Animal Behavioral College. Its an online college but part of it towards the end of the year you get to be hands on at a nearby Vet hospital or something. So its not all online.
Im wondering if it will be easier to get a job as a Vet assistant with the certificate in Colorado? Im planning on moving there soon and I dont want to waste money if this wont help.
Thanks!
Im wondering if it will be easier to get a job as a Vet assistant with the certificate in Colorado? Im planning on moving there soon and I dont want to waste money if this wont help.
Thanks!
A. There are no requirements for working as a veterinary assistant in the US. Colorado does require a college degree in veterinary technology to work as a veterinary technician but does not require credentialing. There is a Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians that offers credentialing for veterinary technicians, but it is voluntary.
http://www.cacvt.com/governance
http://www.dora.state.co.us/veterinarians/forms/Statute.pdf
So, an online veterinary assistant certificate program really isn't going to be that helpful. I would be more advisable to go ahead and attend an AVMA accredited veterinary technology college degree program if you are looking to work in Colorado.
http://www.cacvt.com/governance
http://www.dora.state.co.us/veterinarians/forms/Statute.pdf
So, an online veterinary assistant certificate program really isn't going to be that helpful. I would be more advisable to go ahead and attend an AVMA accredited veterinary technology college degree program if you are looking to work in Colorado.
Have you ever used an online reference for a pet-sitter that comes to your home to feed and let your dogs out?
Q. I was online looking for a place to board my dogs while we're away on vacation and came accross these sites that have dog-sitters who come to your home to feed your dogs and let them out daily. It seems legit and they say they're licensed. Just wasn't sure how safe this was and how often people do this? They offer a visit discuss to everything but you're still giving these people the keys to your home. Thanks.
A. The only references you should ever trust are from your own veterinarian. If you need a professional petsitter - which is a very good service, and can keep your dogs safe and happy - ask your vet. they will know the ones that are good, and often their own vet techs moonlight as petsitters themselves.
Just remember, these people will have full access to your home, and you need to make sure you know who they are, and that they also will be responsible with your dogs. It does not require any kind of a license, so things can happen - but when it works, it can be an excellent service, and can keep your dogs from being stressed away from home.
Just remember, these people will have full access to your home, and you need to make sure you know who they are, and that they also will be responsible with your dogs. It does not require any kind of a license, so things can happen - but when it works, it can be an excellent service, and can keep your dogs from being stressed away from home.
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