Most people are at least 18 years old because you need to have graduated from high school. You could probably get into vet tech school earlier like at 17 years of age, but you need to have graduated from high school early.
But also remember that you most likely need at least one year of pre-requisite classes. You might be able to take some of them your senior year at a local high school though. Read the rest of this entry »
Everyone is always asking what do veterinary technicians do? So to help answer that question, I have wrote down what I consider the most important tasks that we do every day. Some may disagree, but these are the ones that choose. Now vet techs do a lot more than this, but these are the main ones. Read the rest of this entry »
The American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT) is a society formed of vet techs who have a shared interest in the discipline of horse health care and animal behavior. Read the rest of this entry »
The AVMA recognizes several vet tech specialties, and this week well cover #5 on our list, Veterinary Behavior Technicians. This professional organization is called the Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, and their goal is to promote interest and advanced skills for vet techs with interests in animal behavior. Read the rest of this entry »
The AVMA recognizes several vet tech specialties, and this week well cover #4 on our list, Internal Medicine Vet Techs. The professional organization is called the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians, and their goal is to promote interest and advanced skills for vet techs who wish to specialize in this area. Read the rest of this entry »
The AVMA recognizes several vet tech specialties, and this week well cover #3 on our list, Veterinary Dental Technicians. The professional organization is called the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians, and their goal is to give techs an opportunity to expand their knowledge in the profession by becoming specialized and accredited as a specialist in the field of veterinary dentistry. Read the rest of this entry »
American Veterinary Medical Association recognizes several different vet tech specialties. The second one I’ll cover in this series is the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists (AVTA). Read the rest of this entry »
The American Veterinary Medical Association recognizes several different vet tech specialties. The first one I’ll cover in this series i the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians (AVECCT) Read the rest of this entry »
People often ask me how much do vet techs make? I know how much I make, but I’m not going to share that. According to many websites, like Simply Hired, they claim the average vet tech makes about $35,000 a year. This seems very high in my opinion. Read the rest of this entry »
National Veterinary Technician Week is coming soon! This year it is October 11th to the 17th. This is a great time to remember all the vet techs who work hard to help take care of your pets. If you have a special vet tech in your life, why not stop by the clinic and drop off a card or some candy! Read the rest of this entry »
Because of the shortage of veterinarians, it appears that vet techs might be given more responsibilities. Like performing certain procedures or administering certain substance we could have done before. Read the rest of this entry »
Good news if you live in Fresno. If you haven’t learned already, Veterinary Allied Staff Education (VASE) which first opened in Sacramento has started to offer classes in Fresno, Sand Diego, and La Mesa. Read the rest of this entry »
Like many other type of graduates, veterinary technicians are sometimes nervous when they graduate because they feel like they do not know everything that they need to know to perform their job properly. Read the rest of this entry »
For some people who are currently thinking about going back veterinary technician school only going part-time might seem like a logical move. But here are some reasons why it might not be such a smart move. Read the rest of this entry »
According to the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) there are three new specialties that us vet techs can specialize in. Read the rest of this entry »
If you are at the point where you are getting ready to apply for veterinary technician schools, here are some tips that will hopefully get you accepted. With more and more competition, you need every little bit of help you can get. Read the rest of this entry »
My friend called me the other day and was wondering if she could get a job at the clinic I work at. In these hard financial times more and more people are contacting us wondering if there are any veterinary assistant or veterinary technician positions available. Here is what I told my friend and it might be able to help you to find a veterinary technician position.
First of all most positions are not advertised, they are by word of mouth. Because of this if you want to jump on the competition you have to be proactive.
Start by making a list of all the veterinary clinics in your area. Then send them a resume with a cover letter telling them that you are available for full-time or part-time work.
Since a lot of veterinary clinics are very busy the postings for a new position is this usually are not done right away. Use is to your advantage and be more proactive.
If you want to be more proactive go out and hand deliver your resume to each vet clinic.
In being proactive in this manner gives you a huge advantage over other people looking for the same position because you get there first and you have essentially eliminated the competition because the job has not been advertised yet.
So in today’s economy if you’re looking for a veterinary technician position be more proactive and put yourself out there.
Hello Vet Techs in California….If you didn’t already know their is a bill currently in Sacramento that could affect your career! This bill would require vet techs to pass BOTH the national licensing examination, and a California examination. Read the rest of this entry »
Pet insurance questions seem to be part of the every day occurrence when it comes to being a vet tech. What plan should I buy? What company is good? Does it pay to buy pet insurance? Lots of questions…. Read the rest of this entry »
Sooner or later every dog owner must face the possibility that his or her dog will have to undergo surgery. The surgery could be minor, such as having a few stitches, or could be as complicated and risky as having a malignant mammary tumor or lymph glands removed.
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As a vet tech it can seem like all sales reps want us to do is to promote their brand of dog food. Often times it seems like a clinic is defined by what kind of dog food it promotes. Vet techs are the ones who get asked about what type of dog food a client should feed their dog, and by only recommending the clinic brand you can be doing a disservice to the client.
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As a relief vet tech I have worked with lots of different vets over the years, some bad, some good and some great. But, there is only one person responsible for your dog’s health: You. And a major part of this responsibility is getting the appropriate veterinary care and attention, which can only be accomplished by forming an honest, open relationship with the vet of your choice. Don’t settle for the first vet you find.
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Here are some tips to help new clients get ready for your first visit to the new vet. Remember, that when calling to set-up a meeting with a brand new veterinarian, let the receptionist know know right away that you have a new dog and that you would like to meet with the vet and his staff.
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Does your clinic have a policy when a client tells you that they want to buy their pet’s medications online? If not you should ask the manager to make one, so everyone knows how to respond to a client when asked this question. Read the rest of this entry »
Are you to busy changing IV lines to go out for lunch? Did you decide to just eat that frozen dinner that has been in the clinic freezer for the last week? Here are some interesting facts about vet clinic break room. Read the rest of this entry »
