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Scarlett
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How much schooling is required to become a vet tech?
How much schooling is required to become a vet tech?
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Doc Frick
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1) GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
Scarlett you'll need a college degree to become a vet tech, so the first step is to complete your high school education. If you’re still in high school, this is a great time to prepare for your vet tech career by taking biology, chemistry, and other science courses. There are also plenty of opportunities to gain experience while completing this stage of your education. For example, you could volunteer at an animal shelter, get a part-time job at a dog daycare, or seek a kennel assistant position at a local veterinary office. Just because you haven’t graduated doesn’t mean you can’t get valuable skills and animal science knowledge.
2) EARN COLLEGE DEGREE
Once you’ve completed your high school education, it’s time to decide if you want to be a veterinary technician or a veterinary technologist. Veterinary technicians must complete a two-year associate’s degree to sit for their credentialing exam, and veterinary technologists must complete a four-year bachelor’s degree. Whether it’s a community college, tech school, university, or specialty school, be sure to choose an accredited program Scarlett.
3) INTERN REQUIREMENTS
Classroom learning is fantastic, but you also need hands-on experience. Externships or clinical hours are required for veterinary technician programs, so be prepared to dedicate more hours outside your scheduled class time. Clinical experience is immensely valuable in your journey to becoming a vet tech. You will have the opportunity to work with various animals, experience many aspects of an animal clinic or hospital setting, and explore specialties within veterinary medicine.
4) VTNE EXAM
While every state has different requirements for licensure, registration, or certifications, all vet tech graduates must pass one key credentialing exam before stepping into their new roles: the Veterinary Technician National Examination.
Hope this was helpful Scarlett
Scarlett you'll need a college degree to become a vet tech, so the first step is to complete your high school education. If you’re still in high school, this is a great time to prepare for your vet tech career by taking biology, chemistry, and other science courses. There are also plenty of opportunities to gain experience while completing this stage of your education. For example, you could volunteer at an animal shelter, get a part-time job at a dog daycare, or seek a kennel assistant position at a local veterinary office. Just because you haven’t graduated doesn’t mean you can’t get valuable skills and animal science knowledge.
2) EARN COLLEGE DEGREE
Once you’ve completed your high school education, it’s time to decide if you want to be a veterinary technician or a veterinary technologist. Veterinary technicians must complete a two-year associate’s degree to sit for their credentialing exam, and veterinary technologists must complete a four-year bachelor’s degree. Whether it’s a community college, tech school, university, or specialty school, be sure to choose an accredited program Scarlett.
3) INTERN REQUIREMENTS
Classroom learning is fantastic, but you also need hands-on experience. Externships or clinical hours are required for veterinary technician programs, so be prepared to dedicate more hours outside your scheduled class time. Clinical experience is immensely valuable in your journey to becoming a vet tech. You will have the opportunity to work with various animals, experience many aspects of an animal clinic or hospital setting, and explore specialties within veterinary medicine.
4) VTNE EXAM
While every state has different requirements for licensure, registration, or certifications, all vet tech graduates must pass one key credentialing exam before stepping into their new roles: the Veterinary Technician National Examination.
Hope this was helpful Scarlett
Meghan Olson
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Meghan’s Answer
After graduating from high school, you can pursue a career as a veterinary technician from an accredited school. This is associate's degree, typically takes two years to finish and it is not necessary to have a bachelor's degree to apply. After completing this degree, you are eligible to sit for the VTNE exam. When one passes the exam they are now credentialed, registered or licensed depending on the state you live in (RVT, CVT or LVT).