Thinking of online RVT classes? Which distance learning program is best?

In order to become a licensed veterinary technician, you will need to find a LVT program (2 year) or a veterinary technology degree (4 year). There are many schools that offer these programs depending on where you want to live while doing this. If you do intend on becoming a veterinarian one day, my advise would be to attend a four year program. While in school, you will be able to take all the pre-requisite course work required to apply to most veterinary schools. There is a book put out by the American Veterinary Medical Association each year that outlines precisely what requirements are needed for each school.

Although I am not familiar with vet schools abroad, I do know the United States has several excellent veterinary schools. Cornell University, Colorado State University, and University of California Davis are in the top 3. However, getting into veterinary school is very competitive- even more completive than medical school tends to be, so really, any veterinary school you can get into is a good veterinary school :) Best of luck to you!

There are 2 year and 4 year degree programs in Veterinary Science Technology. Contact your local community college for additional information. The difficulty will depend on how much work and studying you put into it. The average yearly salary runs between $30,000US and $40,000US. There will be clinics that pay less or pay more. You can specialize in exotics, but you will likely not find a clinic that sees just rabbits.

My main suggestion is to always keep in mind what made you think you wanted to be a veterinarian in the first place; what triggered your idea and what fuels your passion. Passion is equal to energy and energy will help you a lot during your studies. Go and visit practices and shadow vets as much as possible. Please do not hesitate to write to us more for further advices!!!

Congrats on getting into vet school! When I was in vet school, ours were supplied for us, but if you need to buy your own, I recommend the Cherokee brand of scrubs. I bought some after vet school and they are really comfortable and a great price. I got them off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cherokee-Womens-Flexibles-Contrast-V-Neck/dp/B01128UYA4/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&qid=1492741581&sr=8-47&keywords=scrubs Hope this helps, good luck in vet school and congrats!

Hi, I am a vet and I'd be glad to answer your questions! The average a vet makes varies by area and clinics, and the type of animal you work with (i.e. large animal, small animal, equine), but the average starting salary can be around $70k. I've always wanted to be a veterinarian, even since I can remember. It's the only job I've wanted to do since I was a child. I work with small animals and horses. I attended Purdue University for my undergraduate degrees, but i went to Massey University in New Zealand for veterinary school. It's accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, and I got to move to the most beautiful country in the world :-) It took me a long time to get where I am, as I didn't get into vet school right away. I went and got a master's degree before going back to vet school. If you get into vet school right out of college, it will take at least eight years total (four in college and four in vet school) before you are a qualified vet. I'm not sure what you mean by any other achievements in this career, sorry. You need to be aware that being a vet isn't a 9-5 job. It's very long hours, there is a high amount of debt from vet school, and the pay relatively isn't great for the amount of debt. I do love working with animals, but sometimes working with owners carries its own difficulties. It's also hard to lose a patient, and seeing cases of animal abuse are especially difficult. You really have to have a passion for animals for this job, but also understand it's not easy. The road to get here is very hard and the job itself is very hard, but it can be rewarding. If you want a true idea of what it's like to be a vet, I would volunteer at a vet's clinic to get that experience. I hope this helps!

If you do a Google search there are various organisations that offer online first aid courses. As far as I'm aware vet clinics don't offer courses for insurance reasons but there are some classroom courses in the UK, again you could Google for your local area. Here is a first aid link from the AVMA: https://www.avma.org/public/EmergencyCare/Pages/Basic-Pet-First-Aid-Procedures.aspx