Champlain Valley AHEC is continually seeking ways to improve our services and programs. We are eager to hear your comments and questions. You can email us at cvahec@cvahec.org and we will get back to you promptly.
Champlain Valley AHEC is continually seeking ways to improve our services and programs. We are eager to hear your comments and questions. You can email us at cvahec@cvahec.org and we will get back to you promptly.
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What is a veterinary technician?
A veterinary technician is a professional who helps the veterinarians in surgical assisting, lab tests, x-rays (or radiography), anesthesiology, prescribed treatment and nursing, and client (pet owner) education. (Veterinarians are doctors trained to protect the health of both animals and people. They work with large and small animals to diagnose illness, prescribe medication, and perform surgery).
Where does a veterinary technician work?
Veterinary technicians work in veterinary clinics, zoos, wildlife parks, aquariums, public health, regulatory medicine, colleges, research facilities, the military, and more.
What type of education is needed?
Veterinary technicians can have either an Associate's (2 years) or Bachelor's Degree (4 years) in veterinary technology and must pass a state certification exam. (A veterinarian needs a Doctorate degree, which is a minimum of 6 years, and must pass a state licensing exam.)
What is the salary?
In 2004, the average salary of a veterinary technician in Vermont was $27,000. (In 2005, the average salary of a veterinarian, in Vermont's Northeast Regions, ranged from $73,000-$97,000 depending on the type of animal practice.)
Where can I go for more information?
www.vtvets.org/vvta
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