For some people, working with animals all day is the perfect job. If this sounds like you, you may want to consider completing a veterinary technician training program.
Animal Lovers Needed: Veterinary Technician Training
If you're the type of person who loves to work with animals, as well as people, you may want to think about being a veterinary technician. Graduates of a two-year veterinary technician training program may work side-by-side with a veterinarian, performing many necessary tasks.
To attend a veterinary technician program, the usual route is to attend a community college that offers an associate's degree from the American Veterinary Medical Association. Once a graduate has the degree in hand, there is often a training period with the new employer.
Veterinary Technician Training: See Animals at Work Every Day
Graduates of veterinary technician training programs could:- Perform medical tests, including x-rays
- Assist with dental care
- Educate pet owners
- Take medical histories
- Provide postoperative care
- Clean supplies and cages
As you become more experienced, you may find yourself with more tasks and responsibilities, and maybe even heading up a team of technicians.
Veterinary technicians may find work in:- Private veterinary clinics
- Research laboratories
- Boarding kennels
- Animal shelters
- Rescue leagues
- Zoos
Veterinary Careers Require Certification
To work as a veterinary technician, you must be certified by your state. Not all states have the same requirements, so it's best to look up the ones that interest you. At the same time, consider what area of veterinary medicine you would like to work in. Are you interested in working in a vet clinic? Or in a university or research environment? If you are leaning towards a research environment, employers recommend getting certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
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Vancouver Career College
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Globe University
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Get the career training you need to reach your personal and professional goals at Globe University. We provide a real-world education that emphasizes hands-on training in small classes taught by instructors who are professionals in their fields. Choose from a variety of master's, bachelor's, associate, and diploma programs in the fields of business, health, legal, IT, and creative.
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Brown Mackie College
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Brown Mackie College Schools can help you learn the skills you need for your career and future. We have many convenient locations across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest, and we offer a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's specifically tailored to fit into your busy lifestyle. Take advantage of small class sizes, flexible scheduling, an outstanding faculty, and financial aid for those who qualify. Choose from a range of diploma, certificate, associate's and bachelor's in the areas of Accounting and Business, Healthcare, Legal Studies, and Computer Technology.
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Broadview University
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West Jordan, UT
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Broadview University will put you on the track to career success. We offer degree programs in some of today's hottest career fields. Earn a degree in healthcare, technology or business and enter the job if your dreams. You'll appreciate small class sizes, a curriculum focused on real-world skill development and job-search assistance. I''s time to take that first step—get to know Broadview University today.
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Minnesota School of Business
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Earn your degree at Minnesota School of Business and benefit from a world class education. Smaller class sizes with more student professor interaction, along with a curriculum that offers a hands-on approach to education, helps students graduate prepared to enter the job market with the skills employers demand. Financial aid is available for students who qualify. Get started on building your new career today. Disclosure Information: http://disclosures.graggadv.com/school-disclosures/index.php?id=24
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Sanford-Brown Institute
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How can you turn your love of healthcare into a rewarding career in as little as 9 months? At Sanford-Brown Institute. SBI offers students the skills training they need to pursue a rewarding career in the healthcare field. Short-term programs focus on providing the knowledge you need to get the healthcare career you want. Classes meet days and evenings and are conveniently scheduled for both working and non-working adults. Learn more today.
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Computer Career Center
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