AHEC Connecticut
VETERINARY MEDICINE - Veterinarian Technician / Technologist
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- enjoy working with people and animals
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What will my job be like?
Veterinary technicians assist veterinarians in many ways. Their responsibilities include laking 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
- Retail Stores
What is the average annual salary?
$33,668
What is the future of this career?
Employment is expected to grow faster than the average through 2014.
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.
Where can I get the education and/or training?
- Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted
- Quinnipiac College. Hamden
Do I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is not required in the slate of Connecticut.
Where can I get more information?
North American Veterinarian Technician Association
PO Box 224
Battlee Ground, IN 47920
(765) 742-2216
www.navta.net
American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 925-8070
www.avma.org