Veterinary Education, Licensing, and Professional Roles Overview
Terms in this set (42)
Veterinarian education 4 years of undergrad
4 additional years at an accredited Vet School
Credentialed Veterinary Technician education 2-3 years in an accredited vet technician program (Associates)
Veterinary Receptionist education none
Veterinarian Assistant education On the job training
-or-
graduate from an approved veterinary assistant program
Veterinary Licence Requirement Must pass national + state licensing exam
Credentialed Veterinary Technician Licence Complete a national and state exam
Requirement
Veterinary Assistant Licence Requirement Pass a national exam (if recieving formal education)
Veterinary Technician associates degree
Veterinary Technologist 4 years bachelors degree
Veterinarian duties -Protecting human and animal health
-Using examinations and recommending diagnostic testing to evaluate animal's
health
-Make diagnosis
-Create treatment plans
-Prescribe medications
-Perform surgeries
Credentialed Veterinary technician duties -Surgical Assistant
-Lab tech
-Anesthesiologist
-X-Ray tech
-Client education
-phlebotomist
-Execute medical/non-medical services
-Support the vet
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Terms in this set (42)
Veterinarian education 4 years of undergrad
4 additional years at an accredited Vet School
Credentialed Veterinary Technician education 2-3 years in an accredited vet technician program (Associates)
Veterinary Receptionist education none
Veterinarian Assistant education On the job training
-or-
graduate from an approved veterinary assistant program
Veterinary Licence Requirement Must pass national + state licensing exam
Credentialed Veterinary Technician Licence Complete a national and state exam
Requirement
Veterinary Assistant Licence Requirement Pass a national exam (if recieving formal education)
Veterinary Technician associates degree
Veterinary Technologist 4 years bachelors degree
Veterinarian duties -Protecting human and animal health
-Using examinations and recommending diagnostic testing to evaluate animal's
health
-Make diagnosis
-Create treatment plans
-Prescribe medications
-Perform surgeries
Credentialed Veterinary technician duties -Surgical Assistant
-Lab tech
-Anesthesiologist
-X-Ray tech
-Client education
-phlebotomist
-Execute medical/non-medical services
-Support the vet
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