Become a Veterinary Technician Choosing a career as a veterinary technician means caring for all kinds of creatures, from poodles to platypuses. By combining your love of animals with what you do for a living, you not only have a positive impact on the lives of animals, you enrich the quality of your own life as well. |   | "This is a great field, but a hard job. It really isn't about playing. In the end, it is about medicine, and to pursue this you must really want to make a difference." Mary Mould, vet tech with 17 years experience. Learn more about the duties of a veterinary technician career. | Veterinary Technician Job Description Depending upon the work environment you choose, the daily routine when you become a veterinary technician can vary a great deal. Vet techs who work in research laboratories may be responsible for the care and feeding of animals, as well as documenting their behavior. Others who work in clinics will assist the vet in diagnosing and treating animals. You may find that in the course of a day you will have to give shots, restrain animals for exams and expose x-rays. Continue reading the veterinary technician job description. Vet Tech Salary Information Working with animals may be a dream come true, but it takes more than passion to pay the bills. Learn what to expect in your vet tech salary. Keep in mind, however, that the compensation you get from your vet tech job is more than just your base pay. As you consider which job to take, you should also look at the benefits package. Learn about factors that may increase your earning potential, so that you'll know what kinds of things you can do to boost your vet tech salary. Interview with a Veterinary Technician “We are like registered nurses, but for animals,” explains Mary Mould, a registered veterinary technician with over 17 years of experience. Mould, who has always loved animals and grew up with them around the house, chose to pursue a career as a vet tech after her children were grown. She began by working as a receptionist at a veterinary clinic and grew to love the environment. One thing led to another, and she found herself enrolled in a two year AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) accredited program. Read more about Mary Mould's experience as a veterinary technician. Vet Tech Training Information How should you go about choosing a vet tech school? Get tips for choosing the degree program that best fits your needs. Find out what kinds of things you should consider when it comes to your education, how to make the most of your school experience, and how to make sure you'll qualify for vet tech certification. Take the first step toward your career by learning what vet tech training is all about.  |
