was thinking of going to school to be a vet tech.what kind of courses would i need?

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Question by fishefood: was thinking of going to teach to be a vet tech.what kind of courses would i need?
i found a program at a community college that only takes 2.5 years.i was curious what kind of stuff i would learn.for instance,obviously science,but would i have a lot of math,etc.?
also<what kind of money do they pay,generally?

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Answer by CindyRVT
Veterinary technicians are required (in most states) to have a 2 year degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA qualified veterinary technology program, to have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and a state exam in order to be credentialed. They are also generally required to attend a set digit of continuing education courses each year to keep up with changes in veterinary medicine. Veterinary technicians are educated in veterinary anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, animal husbandry, surgical assisting, anesthesia, health check nursing, diagnostics such as radiology and ultrasonography, clinical pathology, parasitology, health check terminology and record keeping, biological collection and sample handling and preparation, etc.

Pay depends on your location, type of practice, experience and skills. Somewhere between $ 28,000 and $ 40,000 is average for the country as a whole.

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