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 oldest recognized vet tech specialties. The organization has put together…
Read more
Tag Archives: Vet Tech
The Cons of Becoming A Vet Tech
Low pay and competition from unlicensed assistants were the two primary concerns cited by techs in NAVTAs 2007 survey (click to enlarge). 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 cons of being a vet tech, this way…
Read more
Vet Assistant vs. Vet Tech: What’s The Difference?
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. In most states, graduates have also taken and passed a state…
Read more
Online Vet Tech Program Advice: Finding A Clinical Mentor
All online vet tech programs require some sort of clinical mentorship that allows you to get hands-on experience. After all, I doubt a vet wants to hire someone who has done nothing but read words off a screen for 2 years, no matter how much of their textbooks they’ve memorized. I was wondering how to…
Read more
Coping With The Emotional Side of Working With Animals
One of the biggest concerns for me when I started thinking about becoming a vet tech was getting too emotionally attached to the animals. In order to keep yourself sane it seems like you need to bring an attitude of professional detachment to every case. Otherwise, the illness, injuries, euthanasia, and distressed owners would break…
Read more