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To
be a successful Veterinarian Technician / Technologist you
should:
- Enjoy working with people and animals.
- Be a self-starter.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
The course of formal study entails at least two academic
years, leading to an Associate in Applied Science or equivalent
degree, with 4-year degrees available at some institutions.
Veterinary technicians are trained through an accredited
technical associate degree program in the community college
system. Veterinary technologists are trained through an
accredited baccalaureate degree program in a 4-year college
or university. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is not required in the State of Connecticut. |
| Where
can I get more information? North American
Veterinarian Technician Association
PO Box 224
Battle Ground, IN 47920 natva.net
American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 N. Meacham Road
Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 925-8070
www.avma.org |
| What
is the salary for this career? $28,850 and
Higher (Source: Connecticut Department
of Labor) |
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| What
will my job be like? Veterinary technicians
assist veterinarians in many ways. Their responsibilities
include taking X-rays; performing laboratory tests; obtaining
and recording information about cases; and preparing animals,
instruments, equipment and medication for examination
and surgery. Technicians/technologists may also manage
an office and coordinate hospital care. |
| Where
could I work? Veterinary technicians/technologists
work in private veterinary centers, diagnostic and research
laboratories, veterinary supply businesses, schools of
veterinary medicine, and other areas dealing with animal
care.
Other workplace settings:
- Agribusiness
- Biomedical Research
- Governmental Agencies
- Herd Health Managers
- Humane Societies
- Military Service
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Teaching
- Zoo/Wildlife Medicine
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| What
is the future of this career? Employment is
expected to grow faster than the average through 2008. |
Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted
- Quinnipiac College, Hamden
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