Career questions tagged veterinary-technician
Has working in the vet field affected your mental health?
I know that working in the vet field can decrease a person's mental health. Some people want to blame you for issues that come up with their pets, and we lack resources compared to human medicine. Often, the vet field has to work longer hours with a limited number of people working in the field. Do you sometimes find yourself becoming burnt out or feel your mental health taking a toll from the issue you face?
AtlanticWhat challenges have you faced while working in the veterinary field and how do you work through them?
I am a senior in high school and work at a vet clinic as a room assistant and kennel technician so I see challenges that can come up. I want to go to college next year to enter a vet tech program but want to be more aware of what I might face in the field.
Atlantic
Everything to know about a Veternarian Technician ?
I am looking into going towards becoming a vet tech as one of my career paths and would love to know any and everyone's experience on becoming and being one. What defines a vet tech? How can you become a Vet technician? What are the pros and cons? How long does it generally take to become a vet tech? Can anyone explain the terms of college when becoming one? Are there any degree minors I should take or consider? Do you recommend this career path to others thinking about it? Is becoming a vet technician generally recommended or does a specific person have to become one? What are tough decisions you have to make? Is there any possibilities to travel around the world as one? Let me know, I'd love to hear all about it!
Clearfield
What are the best uni/colleges in the Saskatchewan East Alberta region What can you do at a vet clinic while still being in high school??
I have a two picked out for sure that I want to apply too when I’m older (Lakeland College and Olds) . What are jobs you can do in a vet clinic while being in school that’s preferably not a receptionist ( my closest one is TERRIBLE to their receptionist and just employees in general)
LloydminsterIs there any pre courses you have to take in high school to be a vet tech ?
I am in gr 9, my school has literally next to nothing a lot of high school classes are online. I currently have 3 jobs and I’m keeping two until I graduate, both of them are quite flexible (one of them is cat sitting!!!) but i want to plan ahead.
LloydminsterWhat high school classes should I take to be a vet tech?
I am in 9th grade but I want to plan out what classes to take in future years. My school doesn’t offer much, we have only 4 high school teachers so lots of classes are online.
Lloydminster
How to become a Veterinarian Technician? What are good university I can go to?
I am currently looking for careers I can pursue after high school and my main question is how do I become a vet tech? What is the best university for this career? What courses do I need to take and can somebody explain how the courses work? And my final question is does it require math? I am so terrible at math I have a IEP for it and no matter how hard I try to learn basic math it can never fully process in my head. I dont know any good universities but im considering Washington state university or maybe black hills state, Im willing to expand my options so please do give me good recommendations, thank you for taking the time to read this.
San Diego
What are the steps to becoming a Vet Sonographer?
I've been going back and forth on whether I want to be a vet radiologist or a vet sonographer. I am leaning a little more towards the second option. I need help on what to do because it is such a specific field of work. I am 17 in my senior year and I want to know what to major in in university, and the steps after.
EscondidoJobs with Animals
I have a visual disability but I still want to do a job to help animal. Everyone is saying being a Veterinarian technician or assistant would be a good job for me . I agree but I think I wanna do something more with exotic animals like reptiles or different animals. suggestions?
Springfield
Can I still be a vet assistant after graduating vet tech degree class?
I’m currently studying to be a vet tech after graduating vet assistant. I want more education, but I also enjoy being able to help others not fall behind with extra tasks that can be annoying to deal with when the techs have other things to do. There are some things I want to do such as blood draws, but I also want to stay as a vet assistant. Thoughts?
Tucson
What classes do I need to take to become a Vet?
-11th grade - Interested in Cornell - Currently in the process of college hunting - Looking for a small and spacious university - Specialize in cooking
New York
What should I study to be a good vet tech?
I really want to be a vet tech and I wanna start studying now
Box Elder
Whats the best way to go about becoming a vet assistant?
I'm a college graduate, currently working as a paraprofessional and I'm trying to get into the animal care field.
New YorkWhat are some volunteer opportunities in Florida? I’m fifteen and really want to volunteer. ?
I really want to be a vet tech. I’ve never volunteered before I hope you have some advice for me.
Box ElderI have a passion for exotic animals and for animal rescue. What Career options would be good for me?
I really want to work with animals but I struggle with and very much dislike biology and the science courses. I have high functioning autism and want to find a job that fits with who I am. I'm interested in working at a zoo or an animal rescue place, but I don't know what education I need to pursue.
Box Elder
How would I go about becoming a veterinarian ?
I'm 16. I'll be graduating highschool in 2025 when I'm 17. I'd like to study veterinary science and eventually become a veterinarian. I don't know where to start though. What courses should I take? Were should I go to study? Should I settle for a vet tech? Should I pursue something else? I have no idea what I'm doing or who to talk to about what I should be doing to prepare.
San Antonio
How much schooling is required to become a vet tech?
How much schooling is required to become a vet tech?
United States
Can I become a Vet tech become a veterinarian in the future without going into a 4 year university?
My plan before becoming a vet tech was to be a veterinarian but I don't want to spend more than 8 years in school.
Rock Hill
How can i begin my journey to become a veterinarian?
how early can i begin my journey to try and achieve my goals to be a veterinarian. Whats the fastest i can try to start so that i can join the field im into, sooner?
Osceola
Can I still become a vet assistant if I go through a vet tech program ?
At first, I wanted to be a veterinary technician. However, I've decided to become a veterinary assistant instead. I am having trouble finding community colleges that offer vet assistant programs. Some universities offer these programs. However, I must attend community college because I need a fourth year of math. The community colleges I'm finding only offer vet tech programs. Can I still become a vet assistant if I go through a vet tech program? Can I benefit from a vet tech program if I only want to become a vet assistant? I understand that I can become a vet assistant with a high school diploma however, I would like to have some education.
Chula Vista
How would you ensure you perform euthanasia properly? How do you stay updated with research developments in veterinary medicine?
Hi I’m Xzania and I want to be a veterinarian and How would you ensure you perform euthanasia properly? How do you stay updated with research developments in veterinary medicine?
Arizona City
What are the first steps I need to take to become a vet tech? And what classes do I need to take in school?
My dream job is to be a vet tech and I just want to know if I need to take serten classes to know what to do and if I need to go to college
IndependenceWhat majors should I look into that relate to being a veterinary technician?
Hi, I am a senior in high school interested in becoming a veterinary technician. However, I am unsure what my major should be. What majors should I look into that relate to this occupation?
Chula Vista
Why should I focus on not giving up and choosing a new career path?
I really want to be a Vet-Tech but people say it's hard and It's really easy for me to want to quit.
North JavaWhy should I focus on not giving up and choosing a mew career path?
I wanna be a vet-tech but people say its hard and its really easy for me to want to quit.
North Java
What’s the empowering aspect of vet medicine?
What was the moment you knew, or had thought to yourself, “yup, I was made to do this job.” What is the thing that keeps you getting up every morning and keeps you going? The pay? The patients? Coworkers? Coffee?
Perry
I want to be a vet tech ?
I want to be a vet tech what is the best way to get information about this situation
Shawnee
Is it emotionally draining to be a veterinary-technician?
Are you able to help in surgeries? What does a vet technician do?
Hesperia
What is it like being a Veta?
What is it like working in that line of duty ?
Fort Worth
How long will it take to become a veterinarian?
How long will it take for vet tech school and then veterinary school? I want to become a vet tech first and then a veterinarian after. I’m curious how long it would take in total.
Brainerd