Arizona Veterinary Technician

A veterinary technician, or vet tech for short, is a certified professional who assists a veterinarian much like a nurse assists a doctor. Your duties as an Arizona veterinary technician may include consulting with pet owners, keeping records, drawing and testing blood, performing fecal tests, giving vaccines, clipping claws, dealing with flea infestations, assisting with surgery and much more. Because this job is so demanding and requires specialized training, you will need to attend an educational program especially designed for training vet techs.


There are programs which either take two years or four years. With a two year program you would be awarded an Associates degree. With this degree you can take the state exam, get licensed and start working. The four year, or Bachelors degree, is for individuals who want to expand on their education and command a higher salary or more job responsibility. The four year program would be comparable to a nurse practitioner who is higher on the totem pole than a nurse. Of course either program must be accredited by the AVMA, or American Veterinary Medical Association.

You will find AVMA accredited programs at trade schools, community colleges and universities. In addition to on campus daylight programs there are evening programs and even distance learning. Distance learning is a great way for working adults with families to get their education. You may already be a vet tech but want to get your four year degree. By enrolling in a distance learning program online, you can do this while continuing to work your full time job. Before enrolling in any school whether online or offline, do your research and make sure it is right for you.

There are a variety of Arizona veterinary technician programs located around the state. Both Argosy University and High-Tech Institute in Phoenix offer vet tech programs. You may also find online programs that students from any state can attend. When you make the decision to become a certified vet tech, you are making a commitment to a better future. Although the educational process can seem long and sometimes very difficult to complete, it pays off in the end. As a vet tech you will enjoy a lucrative and rewarding career. For animal lovers, there is no better job than one that involves helping pets and their owners.



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