What Is the Difference Between a Registered Veterinary Technician & a Licensed One?
Veterinary technicians are comparable to the nurse at a doctor's office. The veterinary technician assists the veterinarian by doing routine tasks such as laboratory tests, taking blood and developing X-rays.
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Training
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Before being allowed to work in a state, all veterinary technicians must complete a veterinary technician training program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Exam
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Before becoming registered or licensed, most veterinary technicians must pass the credentialing exam, the National Veterinary Technician exam. This exam is usually made of oral, written and practical areas.
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State Agency
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Depending on the state you are working in, you will take all parts of the exam from the State Board of Veterinary Examiners or your state's equivalent.
State Regulations
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Whether the veterinary technician is registered or licensed depends on the terminology used by the state in which the technician is employed.
Continuing Education
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Your state may require that you complete continuing education courses in order to keep your license or registration.
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