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Veterinary Technician Degree Programs
The competition
involved in being accepted into an accredited veterinary school is pretty
intense. One reason for this is the high number of people who want to become
vets verses the low number of schools of veterinary medicine. One alternative
to spending the time and money becoming a veterinarian is to become a veterinary
technician.
Veterinary technicians essentially do what a
nurse would do for a doctor. They may perform laboratory tests such as
urinalysis and blood counts, assist with dental prophylaxis, prepare tissue
samples, take blood samples, or assist veterinarians in a variety of tests and
analyses in which they often utilize various items of medical equipment, such as
test tubes and diagnostic equipment. In addition to working in private clinics
and animal hospitals, veterinary technicians also may work in research
facilities. There, they may administer medications orally or topically, prepare
samples for laboratory examinations, and record information on genealogy, diet,
weight, medications, food intake, and clinical signs of pain and distress. Some
may be required to sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment and provide
routine postoperative care.
Most entry-level
veterinary technicians have a 2-year degree, usually an associate degree, from
an accredited community college program in veterinary technology, in which
courses are taught in clinical and laboratory settings using live animals. A few
colleges offer veterinary technology programs that are longer and that may
culminate in a 4-year bachelors degree in veterinary technology. These 4-year
colleges, in addition to some vocational schools, also offer 2-year programs in
laboratory animal science.
Featured
Veterinary Technician Degree Programs
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Associate - Veterinary
Technology
This program will teach
skills relative to veterinary support, client communication, and office
management as well as patient care. Students prepare for the Certified
Veterinary Technician (CVT) exam.
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Start your career
in healthcare-one of the fastest-growing industries (and a career you can
feel good about). According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nearly 3
million jobs will be opening up over the next ten years. Get the training
you need to get the opportunities you deserve!
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Start your career
in veterinary medicine. Careers in this industry are among the most
in-demand. They tend to be stable, rewarding, and high paying.
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An Online Healthcare Degree Program offers everything a traditional
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How can you get a better job when you’re too busy working? Enroll at
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Earn your Master of Public Health degree 100% online from The School of
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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.
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Baker College Online is fully accredited and offers over
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You’ll receive the individual attention you deserve as well as access to
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You can make a real difference in your career with an accredited online
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Whether you’re just starting out, or looking to advance in your career,
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Earn a high quality degree in Business, IT, Education, or Communications.
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Jacksonville University’s Online BSN program offers you the opportunity to
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Western Career College offers the programs you need to begin a career in
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