vETERINARY TECHNICION

CAREER OVERVIEW

• A veterinary technician performs some of the same jobs as a veterinarian
• It is the same relationship as nurses have with physicians

TASKS

• They assist vets in diagnosing and treating animals in private clinics, animal hospitals, and research facilities
• perform an evaluation of the animal's condition, clean and wrap wounds, check vital statistics, collect samples and administer medication

Tasks

• Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs and activity
• Perform digital x-rays
• Perform dental procedures

WORK SETTING

• Animal Hospital
• Animal Clinic

tools

• Doctor equipment
• Lab equipment
• Lab samples

Advancemnt

• Certified veterinary pain practitioner
• Head Technician
• Administrative position such as veterinary practice manager

training

• A 2-year associate's degree in veterinary technology
• High School credits of extra math and science
• A state liscencing exam is required (the Veterinary Technichian National Exam)
• You must complete training and a program accredited by the AVMA that lets you take the exam

training

• A 2-year associate's degree in veterinary technology
• High School credits of extra math and science
• A state liscencing exam is required (the Veterinary Technichian National Exam)
• You must complete training and a program accredited by the AVMA that lets you take the exam

education

• A typical degree program completed by a veterinary technician lasts for two years and is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association

likes

• Helping Animals
• New challenges every day
• Getting to see different animals every day

dislikes

• Animals might pass away
• Working on weekends
• Some animals might be agressive and bite

helpful qualities

• Being able to deal with stress
• Loving animals

salary

fun facts

• They do a bunch of other jobs mixed in with theirs but they all go towards animals not humans
• Vet techs have incredible medical knowledge