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tanya in Christchurch, New Zealand Updated 6 months ago |
What qualifications do you need to become a vet assistant? - 346 RepliesI was thinking about being a vet assistant once out of school and would like to know the qualifications needed to become one. Also, is it required to... |
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Kelli in Porter, Texas Updated 9 months ago |
What are the best veterinary assistant qualifications and training to get ahead? - 26 RepliesWhat is the best training for becoming a veterinary assistant? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective... |
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KAT the Dog Lover in Long Beach, California Updated 10 months ago |
After completing an accredited Veterinary Technology program for my AAS, How long will it take to get my BS in Vet Technology? - 1 ReplyI am currently applying to the Foothill College Veterinary Technology program. I just finished all the prerequisites. I was thinking of transferring... |
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KAT the Dog Lover in Long Beach, California Updated 10 months ago |
Trouble finding a veterinary assistant job and work experience/internship position-can anyone help, please? - 2 RepliesHello everybody. I am having a very hard time finding a veterinary assistant job in my area. I completed the online Veterinary Assistant course... |
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corina lederhos in Dallas, Texas Updated 11 months ago |
Top veterinary assistant skills needed to get the job. - 14 RepliesWhat are the top 3 traits or skills every veterinary assistant must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your veterinary... |
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itropicbird in Valley Center, California Updated 11 months ago |
veterinarian - 3 RepliesIf I go to college for 4 years for a veterinarian technician can I go to be a veterinarian later? |
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Katie in Hayward, California Updated 12 months ago |
How difficult are the classes to becoming a Vet Tech? - 5 RepliesNow, it's not like I doubt myself in completing the classes, I just need to know how difficult it is, because the more difficult it is, the more time... |
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John in Ilford, United Kingdom Updated 13 months ago |
Veterinary Assistant/Nurse - 3 RepliesI became a qualified RANA at 21 years of age. I am now 48 and although I am working, I would like to get back into the profession. I have not... |
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anna in Canton, Georgia Updated 13 months ago |
Better chance to become a vet assistant thru online courses or applying at an animal office? - 27 RepliesHi, My name is Nisha. I'm 25 years old from Ohio and i have a question about becoming a vet assistant. I really want to become a Vet Tech. But i... |
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jonathanherycyk in Augusta, West Virginia Updated 14 months ago |
Looking for Veterinary Assistants - 3 RepliesI am looking for Veterinary Assistants living or willing to commute to Bristow, VA. Does anyone know of free or low-cost resume boards? We have... |
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MarcusTaylor in Wantage, United Kingdom Updated 17 months ago |
Everything Teachers, Family and Friends Don't Tell you About Getting a Job - 1 ReplyHeya guys, I'm new here so should probably introduce myself - i'm Marcus and am an author of a book about raising awareness of yourself in a busy... |
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Kellie in Willowbrook, Illinois Updated 20 months ago |
Tips for veterinary assistant interviews. - 8 RepliesDo you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming veterinary assistant interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and... |
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britbrat in Clayton, North Carolina Updated 20 months ago |
vet assistant - 20 Replieshow stressful is the job....really? |
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britbrat in Clayton, North Carolina |
high school student wondering if possible to get an assisting job with vet.i love animals and am looking for a job to help me with a project and to get a feel for the job i wish to take in the future. im willing and eager to... |
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CindyRVT in Henderson, Texas Updated 21 months ago |
Testing new hires - 1 ReplyThe clinic where I work has only kept 3 or 4 new hires out of 9 in the last year.We are brainstorming ideas for testing new hires to see if they will... |
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VetAsst in Long Beach, California Updated 21 months ago |
Is there a dress code? - 5 RepliesI know this is silly, but is there some sort of dress code for veterinary assistants? Also, I'm trying to get a job as an assistant and the boss... |
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lbb87 in Washington, District of Columbia |
Do new clinics hire inexperienced assistants?I am applying to be a vet assistant (not a licensed tech) at a new vet clinic that has not opened yet. They have posted the job listing and this is... |
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Shanice in Durban, South Africa Updated 23 months ago |
What Does a Veterinary Assistant Do? - 4 Replieswhat do they do everyday? |
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mady in Waconia, Minnesota Updated 25 months ago |
Problems with my cover letter - 9 RepliesI'm applying to be a vet assistant but have no experience. I need to write a cover letter ASAP and am having serious writer's block. This has always... |
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CindyRVT in Henderson, Texas Updated 25 months ago |
Rabies pre-exposure vaccination tech requirement - 1 ReplyI was looking at the requirements for people who are accepted into the local college's tech program. It says everyone has to get a rabies... |
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mej1 in Baltimore, Maryland |
Annual Salary of Veterinary AssistantI need to list my desired salary on an application form. It appears that vet assistants in my area make anywhere from $16,000 to $30,000 per year... |
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blu87 in Falls Church, Virginia |
What is a research/study technician?I was looking at veterinary assistant job postings and came across one for research/study technician. What is that? |
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CindyRVT in Henderson, Texas Updated 26 months ago |
Who does the interviewing? - 1 ReplyWho does the interviewing? Is it the owner of the clinic, the veterinarians that work there, the office manager, someone else? I was led to... |
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VT Student in Long Beach, California Updated 26 months ago |
Concerns about being a vet assistant - 2 RepliesI'm interested in becoming a vet assistant. If I like the job I'll take the classes to become a licensed tech. I'll have to see how things go. I... |
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Missionvet in Northridge, California Updated 26 months ago |
Chances for advancement as a Veterinary Assistant - 3 RepliesWhat are the possibilities for advancement as a veterinary assistant? I know you could become a veterinary technician, but I'm not one for college,... |
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Missionvet in Northridge, California Updated 26 months ago |
Vet tech& Vet assist are laws changing doctors and state putting a boundary between the 2 also exam - 3 RepliesIs it true that a vet assistant can't no longer take the exam no matter how long they been in the field. The person must attend college. Can they... |
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Missionvet in Northridge, California Updated 26 months ago |
How much a vet assistant get payed/hr? - 2 RepliesI got a job at a vet clinic as a vet assistant until I will finish my VT school... I was wondering what is the average for this position in... |
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Missionvet in Northridge, California Updated 26 months ago |
Vet tech or Project Manager? - 2 RepliesI live in Utah. I was going to ITT for the last two years doing visual communications. Itt don't have a graphic design or game design because there... |
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Bill O'Leary in Chatsworth, California Updated 26 months ago |
Do I let them know i want to volunteer or just do on the job training? - 6 RepliesMy goal is to work as a Veterinary Assistant by doing on the job training. I would consider volunteering my time to gain the experience. In a... |
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RJM in Harrisburg, Illinois |
Raise in salaryIf a person is a very dependable, hard-working, honest employee that has become a tremendous asset to the company,why is it so difficult for that... |
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CindyRVT in Henderson, Texas Updated 28 months ago |
Vet Tech DLP versus Traditional Classroom - 1 ReplyGreetings. I am finally (at 30) taking my career in the direction of my passion: Animals. I am considering enrolling in a AVMA accredited distance... |
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Sunny in Los Angeles, California |
What is the best way to contact a Pet hospital/clinic for volunteer work?I want to know the best way to contact them. Do I send a Resume and also cover letter? Also, do I send it via email or snail mail or deliver it in... |
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lorimay1 in Bismarck, North Dakota |
looking for work as a vet assisant here in mandan/ bismarckhello,my name is lori and i just got my diploma last oct.I moved out here to mandan/bismarck three weeks ago.I would LOVE to find a job being a vet... |
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ashleyg in Birmingham, Alabama |
Becoming a Vet Assistant with no prior job experience?I plan to enter the Vet Tech Program at my community college within the next year. To be first priority in the program, I need to finish all my... |
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SS in Pullman, Washington Updated 40 months ago |
Online veterinary Technology Program - 8 RepliesHas anyone enrolled in the Saint Petersburg college distance veterinary tech. program? It seems like a great program. They offer a B.A.S vet tech... |
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CindyRVT in Henderson, Texas Updated 42 months ago |
How do I find a job as a Veterinary Assistant - 1 ReplyHi, I am looking into chaning career fields and I was wondering how to find a job as a Veterinary Assistant. Are there certain websites where the... |
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CindyRVT in Henderson, Texas Updated 44 months ago |
Schools for becoming a Veternarian Technican - 4 RepliesDoes anyone know how to become a Vet's assistant in NJ?? Are there any schools that teach it such as vocational schools? THANKS!! |
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CindyRVT in Henderson, Texas Updated 47 months ago |
Getting a veterinary assistant job. - 10 RepliesHow did you get your start doing veterinary assistant work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a... |
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CindyRVT in Henderson, Texas Updated 49 months ago |
Am i ready to be a vet assistant? - 3 RepliesI have no experience in being a veterinarian assistant. I have an interview this week to become one. I have experience with bottle feeding kittens... |
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Jessica in Greenville, South Carolina |
Vet assistantI am 19, I have yet to get my GED, and went through three years of High School, but couldn't go through the last year. I am going to apply at a local... |
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ginny brooks in North Fort Myers, Florida Updated 58 months ago |
Veterinary Assistant Info.? Any information will be helpfull. - 1 ReplyI love animals and thought about being a veterinary assistant. What kind of schooling is requiered? Is this job somthing that i could make a life... |
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shanyra Updated 62 months ago |
What are typical veterinary assistant salaries? - 5 RepliesDo some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field? What skills should you learn to increase... |
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Jericho in Tacoma, Washington |
Vet Assistant ProgramWhat are some important questions to consider before choosing a Vet Assistant program thru and local colleges? So far I have only found two that have... |
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Alexis Taylor in Bonaire, Georgia Updated 68 months ago |
What do you enjoy most about your veterinary assistant career? - 1 ReplyWhat do you enjoy most about being a veterinary assistant? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn... |
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Wendy Hopkins in Chula Vista, California Updated 68 months ago |
Are veterinary assistant job opportunities growing or declining? - 1 ReplyAre jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most veterinary... |
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