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Veterinary Technician Specialties: Emergency and Critical Care

Veterinary Technician Specialties: Emergency and Critical Care

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…
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Vet Assistant vs. Vet Tech: What’s The Difference?

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…
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Online Vet Tech Program Advice: Finding A Clinical Mentor

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…
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Coping With The Emotional Side of Working With Animals

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…
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