Becoming a VTS (Vet Tech Specialist)

Medicine, generally speaking, has seen increased specialization the past few decades. Specifically, veterinary medicine has seen a great increase in specialized practices creating more focused career paths for veterinary technicians. Although a great place to work is in a small animal practice, there are many more ways to put your skills to greater use that […]

Recent Vet Tech Job Listings – July 2011

Here are some recent openings posted on our job listings. 5 new job listings in half a month… Not bad! Veterinary Technician Shelton Veterinary Center Shelton, CT 06484 Veterinary Clinic Administrative Assistant II Houston Zoo, Inc. Houston, TX 77030 Licensed Veterinary Technician Prince William Emergency Vet Manassas, VA 20110 Veterinary Technician – RVT North Mecklenburg […]

5 Personal Qualities of a Vet Tech

A Veterinarian Technician is trained to be the veterinarian’s nurse. Just like nurses that treat human patients, a vet tech must complete the proper education and certification before starting work. However, just having the right qualifications is not enough to be an in-demand vet tech. Animals and their owners alike will appreciate a vet tech […]

Getting a Vet Tech Job at the Zoo

The veterinary technician is among the healthcare careers that are growing at a phenomenal pace. In fact, Veterinary Technicians are in demand in many kinds of settings. In zoos, for instance, they assume a very important role. They monitor the health of zoo animals, which are commonly exotic, help the certified Veterinarian in performing medical […]

How Long Does it Take to Become a Vet Tech, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinarian?

For those who love working with animals, the veterinary field offers several career paths that may be of interest. The three main positions are veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and veterinarian. Each plays a different role within the veterinarian’s office and requires different schooling. Veterinary Technicians Veterinary technicians conduct clinical tasks in a veterinarian’s private practice […]

Hey, What’s the Vet Tech Pay?

Have you ever wanted to work in a veterinary clinic or in animal research but was concerned about the pay scale? These days with the rising cost of living what you get paid is very important. Therefore, it is critical that you find a job that you enjoy and one that will help support your […]

Penn Foster College Vet Tech Program Review

Penn Foster College offers students a convenient, comprehensive, and rewarding pathway to a fulfilling career as a veterinary technician through its online associate degree program. As 1 out of 7 training programs in the nation to have earned full American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accreditation, Penn Foster College’s veterinary technician program stands apart from the […]

Vet Tech Salary

Most vet techs that have completed school, passed the VTNE, and become licensed make on the average of $31,000 to $35,000 or so a year. source: Indeed.com Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS) Earn More After working for a few years and gaining valuable experience, many licensed vet techs choose to pursue specialties. Listed below are popular […]

Overview of Vet Tech Certification & License Procedures

If you’ve dreamed of a career with animals and haven’t been sure where to begin, why not get your RVT license? A registered veterinary technician works in animal hospitals and clinics, assisting veterinarians with surgeries, giving vaccinations and assisting with examinations. It’s a great career field full of promise and its outlook is higher than […]

Can You Move The Elephant Over Here?

Many people believe Veterinary Technicians are people seen in white jackets helping the local animal doctor at the local veterinary clinic or hospital. The choice for careers within the Vet tech job sector is quite varied. Choices abound and professionals are needed working with extremely large animals usually travel to farms and ranches with a […]