The Veterinary technician field, for those who have a calling to aid pets or any other member of the animal kingdom, provides a rewarding career that is currently expanding with new job opportunities. Veterinary technicians play an important role in any veterinarian's office by aiding in a wide variety of tasks that help improve the quality of care and service. Veterinary technicians, before setting off on a career path, need a solid educational background to help ready them for the job. The American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA) accredits veterinary technician training programs throughout the country. By attending a veterinary technician program you will be prepared in the essential areas of veterinary medicine including: animal anesthesia, examination and treatment, radiography, operating room techniques as well as medication and feeding standards. Typical veterinary technician training includes courses in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Apart from classroom studies most programs include a practicum which provides you with hands-on experience in a real veterinary office. As a veterinarian technician your primary duty will be supporting the veterinarian perform surgical and laboratory procedures as well as radiography and anaesthesiology. Often you will conduct initial physical exams as well as record patient's medical history for the veterinarian. Your job also may include interaction with clients to explain prescriptions and treatment plans for their pets. Most veterinarian technicians still work in private clinics but the field has grown rapidly in recent years with the opening of new humane societies, wildlife rehabilitation and herd health centers making the field more diverse than it used to be. With solid job growth expected the veterinarian technician field is, now, more than ever, a source of rewarding jobs for those inspired to help animals of all sizes.