Veterinary technicians who wish to specialize in the area of emergency and critical care may apply for admission to the The Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians. The AVECCT was granted provisional recognition by NAVTA in January 1996, making it one of the... 

Every profession has its pros and cons, and the field of veterinary technology is no different. It’s helpful to be aware of some of the common concerns that experienced vet techs have, this way you can prepare yourself and know what to expect. Don’t focus on only the negative... 

Veterinary technicians who wish to specialize in the area of internal medicine may apply for admission to the The Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians. The academy was granted provisional recognition by NAVTA’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties in... 

Veterinary techs may not get paid the big bucks, but how do the job benefits stack up? In 2007, NAVTA surveys 1,000 randomly-selected veterinary techs to see what industry trends looked like. Survey responses showed a big improvement across the board from years prior, with more employers... 

Are you curious about the difference between vet assistants and vet techs? These job titles may not sound very different, but they are! Schooling and Training Certified veterinary technicians are individuals who have graduated from a two-year vet tech program accredited by the AVMA.... 

Note: This post is the second in a two-part series for high school students. The first post is: Vet Tech Advice for High School Students: Part 1 By now you’ve done some research, talking to actual vet techs, and even spent some time shadowing one. You like what you’ve... 

Are you a student in high school who hopes to one day become a vet tech? Wondering if there’s anything you can do to prepare yourself for school and get a better idea of what the job might be like? Here are a few things you can do that will increase your chances of being accepted...