VET TECH

WHAT VET TECHS DO

• Observing animal patients for changes in behavior
• Preparing animals for exams or surgery
• Giving medications, shots, or treatment
• Collecting and test lab samples
• Taking and developing X-rays
• Giving medications, shots, or treatments

PERSONALITY TRAITS

• Good people skills
• Love animals
• Top-notch communication skills
• Enjoy learning
• Love the job

SCHOOLING!

• Associate's degree: This is the more common degree path for veterinary technicians and takes less time (16-to-24 months) to complete than a bachelor's degree. This is a big plus if you want to get the ball rolling on your new career as quickly as possible. Typically, these degrees are offered through community colleges.
• Bachelor's degree: A bachelor's degree is less common for veterinary technicians, but the degree level is made all the more valuable because of that. Holding a bachelor's degrees might make you eligible for higher earning opportunities, but the downside is it takes longer to achieve (four years), delaying the start of your career.
• Test for vet tech license Vet Technology National Examination (VTNE)

BEST COLLEGES FOR VET TECH

• American Intercontinental University
• Post University
• Colorado Technical University
• Capella University

PLACES TO WORK

• Palm Coast, FL Nashua, NH Haverhill-North Andover-Amebsury, MA Rockford, IL Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA Asheville, NC

WORK CONDITION/OPPORTUNITIES

• work in private clinics, laboratories, and animal hospitals. Their jobs may be physically or emotionally demanding. Many work evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Could also work on farms.

SALARY AND JOB STATISTICS

• expects 52 percent growth for veterinary technicians and technologist between 2010-2020.
• Salary 30,500 a year, 13.50 an hour.

A GOOD ORGANIZATION TO LOOK @.

• Animal behavioral college
• NAVTA-Approved Veterinary Assistant Program.
• Call 1-800-795-3294 today or submit the completed form to request more information
• Website- http://www.animalbehaviorcollege.com/veterinaryassistantprogram/?id=5719&gc...

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/health-careers/vet-tech/veterinary-te...
• http://getinfo.searchschoolsnetwork.com/featured-list.do?&pageURI=%2F&NS_ab...
• http://www.veterinarytechnician.com/5-personal-qualities-of-a-vet-tech/
• http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians....
• http://www.valuepenguin.com/2013/07/best-cities-veterinarians
• http://work.chron.com/outlook-getting-veterinary-technician-job-future-1371...