Q. I want to look into taking some classes for veterinarian assistant online. Will it be hard for me to find a job without having hands on classes? In my area there are no schools that offer such programs. Does anyone have any suggestions?
A. First, I would pose these questions to your local veterinarians. Then, type: online veterinarian schools in Google. Good luck!
What collages in Virginia could i go to become a veterinarian?
Q. I'm a Junior in high school and I live in Virginia. I am really interested in being a Veterinarian! I am looking online and stuff, but I'm pretty sure I'm looking everywhere but the right place. I would love to become a veterinarian because I enjoy working with animals to help them! If anyone has good college suggestions for Virginia or overal tips that colleges look for to becoming a vet let me know! Thanks it means so much!
A. You need a Bachelor's degree to attend vet school. This can be in any field as long as you take the required prerequisites for vet school.
There is one vet school in Virginia- Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine www.vetmed.vt.edu
There are only 28 vet schools in the US. Admission is extremely competitive. If you do get into any you most likely will have to leave your state.
Preparation for vet school:
http://www.aavmc.org/Students-Applicants-and-Advisors/Pre-Vet-Student-Resources.aspx
http://www.aavmc.org/Students-Applicants-and-Advisors/Veterinary-Medical-College-Application-Service.aspx
There is one vet school in Virginia- Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine www.vetmed.vt.edu
There are only 28 vet schools in the US. Admission is extremely competitive. If you do get into any you most likely will have to leave your state.
Preparation for vet school:
http://www.aavmc.org/Students-Applicants-and-Advisors/Pre-Vet-Student-Resources.aspx
http://www.aavmc.org/Students-Applicants-and-Advisors/Veterinary-Medical-College-Application-Service.aspx
What kind of online schools do you recommend?
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.
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