Tarnicole was trained in Virginia and South Carolina
as a Vet Tech Assistant / Exam Room Assistant, and Receptionist and has worked in these positions for many years, with an ongoing passion to continue learning about vet medicine.
Not exact matches
As of 2010, there were over 73,000 veterinary
assistants and over 80,000
vet techs employed in the United States.
This article is an introduction and first post for Bethany, who was a legal
assistant prior to attending
vet tech school in 2005 to prepare for a career
as a veterinary technician.
A veterinary
assistant is a non-licensed veterinary care worker who, under the supervision of a veterinarian or other professional such
as a
vet tech, provides supportive animal care services.
During emergency situations, such
as when an injured pet is brought into the practice, the veterinary
assistant must be prepared to quickly and accurately follow the instructions of the
vet or
vet tech.
Vet assistants typically ensure the conditions are ready for vet techs as they are required to clean animal cages, sanitize examination rooms and feed anima
Vet assistants typically ensure the conditions are ready for
vet techs as they are required to clean animal cages, sanitize examination rooms and feed anima
vet techs as they are required to clean animal cages, sanitize examination rooms and feed animals.
What will happen to non-certified
vet techs and
vet assistants that have been working
as veterinary technicians?
Vet Tech positions will also increase
as more veterinarians utilize trained technicians and technologists replacing lower skilled veterinary
assistants.
Experience preferred but we are open to new grads and interns with a background in general practice
as a
vet tech or
assistant.
It's okay to ask the staff at your veterinary practice what they are:
vet techs, veterinary
assistants or veterinary technologists, and whether they have been credentialed
as a specialist in any particular field.
After a few years of working in the field
as a Veterinary
Assistant, Veronica passed her state boards to be a Registered
Vet Tech in December 2014.
As a
vet tech, research
assistant, and future
vet student, I really respect the science that goes in to making these wonderful diets.
Although
vet techs and
assistants are important, they can't get disability insurance rates
as low
as veterinarians.