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Isabella
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Summerville, South Carolina
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What classes do i need to be a vet tech
I'm 14 starting highschool and i want to be a vet tech #veterinary #medical
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Aidan Romo
Veterinary Technician
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Chula Vista, California
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Hi Isabella,
I am a vet tech and I promise you almost nothing you do academically in high school has any significant impact on becoming a veterinary technician. The education for it is very minimal and not technically required for working as a vet assistant. The job itself requires maybe a middle school level of mathematics. It might seem like medical knowledge from school classes may help but in reality you don't make any medical decisions as a vet tech- only the vets can.
I bring this up to let you know that you can go through high school and have fun like any other kid; take whatever classes you want. As long as you graduate your grades mean nothing to your professional aptitude or eligibility. If you plan on attending an VA or RVT program then look into requirements for your prospective programs but here in southern CA practically anyone who shows up becomes a VA.
Also, if you plan on being a career vet tech DO NOT GET A RANDOM UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE. I have yet to hear of a vet tech program that required ANY higher education so keep it minimal to avoid wasted tuition. If you want to be a vet, do not go to vet tech schooling and instead aim for a bachelor's in a related science and apply for vet school after (completely different educational path from vet tech).
I am a vet tech and I promise you almost nothing you do academically in high school has any significant impact on becoming a veterinary technician. The education for it is very minimal and not technically required for working as a vet assistant. The job itself requires maybe a middle school level of mathematics. It might seem like medical knowledge from school classes may help but in reality you don't make any medical decisions as a vet tech- only the vets can.
I bring this up to let you know that you can go through high school and have fun like any other kid; take whatever classes you want. As long as you graduate your grades mean nothing to your professional aptitude or eligibility. If you plan on attending an VA or RVT program then look into requirements for your prospective programs but here in southern CA practically anyone who shows up becomes a VA.
Also, if you plan on being a career vet tech DO NOT GET A RANDOM UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE. I have yet to hear of a vet tech program that required ANY higher education so keep it minimal to avoid wasted tuition. If you want to be a vet, do not go to vet tech schooling and instead aim for a bachelor's in a related science and apply for vet school after (completely different educational path from vet tech).
Thank you, Aidan for the advice.
Ashley
Spencer Smith
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Amarillo, Texas
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Doing really well in your school's science courses, like biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, and math, like algebra, trigonometry, calculus, is going to help you get into college. And when you go to college you will need to focus on natural and animal sciences. It is never too early to start looking into college with vet tech programs you want to attend. Veterinary medicine is highly competitive but hard work and perseverance will lead to a great career in that field. Best of luck!