Can You Really Trust Online Vet Tech Programs? Can You Really Trust Online Vet Tech Programs?


Anyone who is interested in becoming a vet tech has probably heard that it’s possible to get your associate’s degree online through a distance education program. But wait a second… isn’t being a veterinary technician a really hands-on job? Don’t you have to actually, you know, work on real animals to learn what to do? How the…
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The Best VTNE Study Guides The Best VTNE Study Guides


Are you looking for the best study guides for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)? First of all, congrats on being a smart vet tech student! Working your way through a VTNE study guide (or two) is a simple but effective way to ensure you pass the test and get your state credentials. When I…
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Veterinary Technician Specialties: Clinical Pathology Veterinary Technician Specialties: Clinical Pathology


Approved in November 2011, clinical pathology is one of the newest specialty options for veterinary technicians. Created for vet techs who excel and enjoy work in laboratory settings, this new specialty gives individuals a higher level of recognition for their advanced clinical pathology knowledge and skills. Vet techs specializing in clinical pathology may work in research…
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Becoming An Army Veterinary Technician Becoming An Army Veterinary Technician


For many people, the idea of being an army veterinary technician is an interesting career option. The Army provides veterinary services to all of the military branches, and army vet techs work to keep government-owned animals such as patrol dogs, horses, and research animals in good health.  In addition to helping working dogs, army vet…
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Where Do The Highest Paid Vet Techs Work? Where Do The Highest Paid Vet Techs Work?


Are you wondering where the highest paid veterinary technicians work? Most people assume that vet techs are limited to working in general animal practices, which is untrue. There are many different places where veterinary techs can find employment, and some of these pay better than others. The list below was taken from NAVTA’s 2007 Vet…
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Which Veterinary Technician School Should I Go To? Which Veterinary Technician School Should I Go To?


Aspiring vet techs always want to know which veterinary technician schools are the best, and which one they should go to. Let me tell you right from the start that there is no “best school!” The best vet tech school is the one that is the best match for your situation, which means your location,…
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