Vet and vet tech questions!?
Latin is not required and only minimally helpful. A more helpful course would be greek/latin for scientists or a medical terminology course. Knowledge of latin roots can make understanding medical terminology easier but being able to actually speak latin is useless to you. No one speaks latin anymore so if you want to learn a language choose something like Spanish that would actually be useful. Are you still in high school? If so, just take as many science courses as your school offers. Human anatomy, genetics, etc. Take the most advanced chemistry, physics and biology courses available to you. If you're in college then you need to take a look at the courses required by the vet school(s) you're planning to apply to.
Vet Tech education question..?
I live really far from all the accredited vet tech schools, I have one vet tech school close to me that has applied for accreditation but so far doesn't have it yet(the visit was on July 2012 and I don't know when they let schools know if they got approved or not). So my question is, if I graduate from that program and the school hasn't been granted the accreditation does that mean my degree means nothing? I don't know if/when it will be accredited and I don't want to sit around doing nothing so I was looking into the distance learning programs, are those good? Does anyone know how they work and if vets/vet techs are open to help you or do most of them say no when you ask if they would be your preceptor? Thank you!
Can someone become a vet student with only a GED?
I'm thinking of getting my GED next year and going straight to college. There's only one problem, though: I don't know if I can be a veterinarian with only a GED. I've searched every where and I've come up short on answers to that question. No one knows for a fact whether it is/isn't possible. I'm running out of options and I really need to know the full details on requirements to be a vet. I mean, do you have to attend a four-year college? Do you have to have a high school diploma? What high school and college courses should I focus on? I know science, communication, and math. But what branches of these? Can someone please help me by answering these questions? My parents are skeptical and I need these questions answered to prove to them that's an intelligent career advancement move. Thanks in advance to anyone who can answer any of these questions. =)
Vet tech vs. veterinarian?
i'll be going back to college soon, and i've decided i would really love to work with animals. they are my passion and i really want to become a vet. the amount of schooling between a vet and vet tech is VERY different. a veterinarian takes 8 years and LOTS of money, and a vet takes two and in comparison is much cheaper. so my question is what's the difference? i know that vet techs basically assist, but do they get to assist with surgeries, etc? and the money with a vet tech is not very much. are there any vet techs out there that make enough to live on? or do most people just use the vet tech job as a stepping stone to becoming a veterinarian? can you make a career out of being a tech? or would it just be a better idea to just become a veterinarian? i'm confident i could do either job well, I was just curious about the difference in what they do and the pay. if anyone has these jobs out there, i would be interested in any advide you can give me. thanks!
How much do Vet Techs make? Do any Vet Techs enjoy their job?
I've been pondering going back to school for a few things - vet tech being one of them. However, I'm concerned that I already make more than your average Vet Tech - so therefore I wouldn't be able to pay off student loans when I am done. Can any Vet Techs out there give me an average salary? Also, Do any of you vet tech's enjoy your job? Whats the worst/best thing about it? THANKS!!
Best online vet tech school? (I live in Wasilla Alaska)?
AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs are acceptable in every state in the US. In fact, that is typically the requirement. Be aware though that "distance education" isn't all online. All AVMA accredited schools require a minimum of 250 hours of clinical experience during the time you are enrolled and you may be required to have a job at a veterinary clinic as early as day one of courses or as late as the last semester depending on which program you choose. You can find a list of AVMA accredited distance educagtion programs here: https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelop... Of those, San Juan College in New Mexico has one of the lowest tuition rates for out-of-state students. Here is a list of questions to ask of the different programs you are interested in to help you choose one that suits you: What percentage of students drop from the program? What percentage of students complete the program in a timely fashion (generally 3 years)? What is the program's graduates pass rate on the Veterinary Technician National Exam? Does the program have an active student veterinary technician association? What percentage of students are employed 3 months after graduation? What kind of tutoring program is in place for the specialized courses (pharmacology, sugical assisting, nursning, etc)? What is the complete cost of the program? Are there scholarships or financial aid available? How are externships handled?