How do you become a vet tech?
What exactly is a veterinary technician? A simple definition is that it is “a person trained to assist veterinarians.” The assistant can be called a veterinary technician, a veterinary technologist or even an animal health technologist/technician. A veterinary technician or a vet tech’s functions can be compared to that of a nurse for humans. The daily work is varied depending on the needs of the patients. In the course of assisting a veterinarian in diagnosing and treating patients, a vet tech also performs other tasks such as physical examinations of the animals, performing some dental procedures, spaying, neutering and providing assistance in the birthing process. Other vet techs can also work in research facilities and zoos. Becoming a vet tech is an interesting prospect, especially if you love working with animals but do not have the patience to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine which takes a long time to complete. Here are the steps that you will take to become a veterinary
