Veterinary Technology
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Veterinary Technicians are essential members of the animal health care team. They may work in a variety of settings including: veterinary practices, medical research facilities, zoos, pharmaceutical companies, universities, and government agencies. Veterinary technology is hard work and often requires long, busy days. Although financial rewards may be limited, the personal rewards are gratifying.
Veterinary Technology: Graduates of the Veterinary Technology curriculum may become certified as veterinary technicians upon successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE), which is offered in Harrisburg in June and January of each
year. The duties of the veterinary technician may include any part of veterinary practice
other than diagnosis, prognosis, prescription and surgery.
Laboratory Animal Science: Graduates of the veterinary technology curriculum may also work inlaboratory animal facilities after completing six months of employment in a USDA-registered research facility. The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) has established three levels of laboratory animal technicians: the assistant laboratory animal technician, the laboratory animal technician, and the laboratory animal technologist. Successful completion of examinations given by AALAS enables the student to move from one level to the next.
The laboratory animal technician is employed by institutions that maintain animal collections for research purposes. Duties include: monitoring the health of animals used in research, maintaining records for these animals, assisting research scientists in laboratory procedures, calculating doses, administering anesthesia, and monitoring pre- and post-operative patients.