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Becoming a veterinarian or veterinarian technician (vet tech) is the lifelong ambition of many animal lovers. Achieving this goal is a long and challenging road filled with physical, mental and emotional demands. But any animal lover who makes it will tell you it's worth all the difficulty.
The amount of knowledge held by a veterinarian is even more diversified than that held by doctors of human medicine. The veterinary curriculum includes all of the different species and physiologies in the animal kingdom. And many vets, especially private practice general practitioners, have to be able to take on such diverse responsibilities including that of pharmacists, surgeons, diagnosticians, radiologists, behaviorists, orthopedic surgeons, dentists, et al.
It is also statistically more difficult to enter and complete veterinary medicine school simply because there are only 28 schools in the United States offering this coursework.
To become a vet, you need great grades in high school, a love for animals, 4 years of college, 4 years of veterinary medical school, to pass a veterinary medical board examination and a state board examination as well. Only then can you legally practice veterinary medicine. It is a huge time and financial commitment. A lifelong commitment to continuing education is also needed - staying current on new techniques, medical treatments, and available drug therapies.
Internship or residency credits are not required but are offered to achieve advanced qualification or certification for a specialty.
Before applying for veterinary medicine school, contact your schools of choice and understand the academic requirements, course work, and grade requirements. It is also valuable to have worked (in the summer or after school) in a relevant field.
Becoming a veterinary technician, however, is much easier. Of course, the responsibilities and rewards are not as varied or intensely complicated, but for someone who doesn't have the resources to become a full vet, a vet tech degree can still be satisfying and rewarding. Vet techs perform many of the same duties for a vet that a nurse would for a physician including routine laboratory and clinical procedures.
They conduct clinical work in a private practice under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, performing various medical tests such as urinalysis, vaccinations and blood draws. A qualified vet tech might also find work in research facilities under the supervision of licensed vets or physicians.
Some of the work a vet tech performs might be unpleasant, physically and emotionally demanding, and possibly dangerous. Cleaning cages and holding and lifting animals are common. A vet tech might also be asked to restrain an animal, which risks exposure to bites and scratches. The workplace can sometimes be noisy and chaotic. Those who witness abused animals or who are asked to euthanize aged, unwanted or hopelessly injured animals may experience emotional pain and stress.
Most entry-level vet techs are required to have a 2-year associate degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited college program. Graduation from an AVMA-accredited vet tech program qualifies students to take the required credentialing examination in any state in the United States.
