Veterinarian+Technician

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Why Did I Chose This Occupation
====I have chosen veterinarian technician because I have always wanted to work in an animal clinic since I was little. My mother was a veterinarian assistant when I was young and is one now again. ==== = =

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What Is A Veterinarian Technician
====A veterinary technicians as well as technologists handle lab work, radiology, nursing care, surgery assistance and dozens of other tasks related to animal health care. They do everything except diagnose, prescribe and do surgery also they often work in private clinics and animal hospitals, assisting veterinarians with the care of animals. The number of jobs for veterinary technologists and technicians is expected to surge between 2012 and 2022: The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a growth rate of 29.5 percent. Veterinary medicine is becoming a more advanced field, and qualified vets as well as vet techs are required for the specialized tasks of treating animals in clinics and animal hospitals. There’s also particular demand for vet techs to work in public health, food and animal safety, and national disease control. ====

=Training And Education =

Most entry-level veterinary technicians have a 2-year associate's degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
==== -accredited community college program in veterinary technology, in which courses are taught in clinical and laboratory settings using live animals. About 16 colleges offer veterinary technology programs that are longer and that culminate in a 4-year bachelor's degree in veterinary technology. Persons interested in careers as veterinary technologists and technicians should take as many high school science, biology, and math courses as possible. Science courses taken beyond high school, in an associate's or bachelor's degree program, should emphasize practical skills in a clinical or laboratory setting. Technologists and technicians usually begin work as trainees in routine positions under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. Entry-level workers whose training or educational background encompasses extensive hands-on experience with a variety of laboratory equipment, including diagnostic and medical equipment, usually require a shorter period of on-the-job training. ==== = =

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Tools used will include:

 * ====Animal catching devices — Animal capture nets; Animal catching poles; Animal snares ====
 * ====Animal husbandry equipment — Cattle chutes; Dehorners; Hoof picks ====
 * ====Emergency medical services suction units or accessories — Airway suction units; Battery-powered portable suction units; Fixed-suction equipment ====
 * ====Laryngoscopes or accessories — Curved adult blades (Laryngoscopes); Straight adult blades (Straight pediatric blade) ====
 * ====Nebulizer or accessories — Aerosol nebulizers; Humidification equipment ====

Technology used will include:

 * ====Data base user interface and query software — FileMaker Pro software; Microsoft Access ====
 * ====Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Medical software — Animal Intelligence Software Animal Intelligence; McAllister Software Systems AVImark; Veterinary practice management software PMS ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Office suite software — Microsoft Office software ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel ====

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Salary And Benefits
====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">According to the [|BLS] (2013), veterinary technicians made an average (based on median salary) of $31,760 annually. Those in the lower range—the 10th percentile—made $21,270, while those in the higher range—the 90th percentile—made $44,490. The vet tech salary varies widely based on experience, certification, and region. The majority of veterinary technicians get basic benefits like health insurance, dental insurance, paid vacation, and free or discounted care for their own animals. Considering that salaries are generally low for vet techs, it’s definitely nice to see that employers aren’t skimping on benefits packages. ====

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Work Opportunities
====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">While most graduates find employment in veterinary hospitals and research labs; many have chosen careers in pharmaceutical and pet-food sales, animal shelters, zoos and wildlife research stations. Many have found employment in animal care services at universities across the country or work alongside some of Canada’s leading bio-medical researchers. Others have found employment at veterinary colleges or have created their own businesses. ====

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<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">References <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/veterinary-technologist-and-technician