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enjoy variety of animals
comfortable with fast-paced
environment
compassionate
detail oriented
enjoy helping people
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| eterinary technicians work under the supervision of
veterinarians. |
| They are trained to take an animal's medical history
from its owner, |
| perform laboratory tests, sterilize
instruments, dress wounds, monitor |
| anesthesia, assist during diagnostic and
surgical procedures, and take x-rays. |
| In some animal clinics, veterinary
technicians also serve as office managers. |
| Veterinary technicians can be employed by
many government agencies, both at |
| the federal and state level. These
professionals allow a vet to function at peak |
| capacity. |
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Average Starting Salary $29,883
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| Work Environment |
| Agribusiness |
| Governmental agencies |
| Pharmaceutical companies |
| Private practice |
| Research institutions |
| Sales |
| Veterinary and veterinary |
| technician
schools |
| Zoos |
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| Academic Requirements |
| A college preparatory
diploma is |
| recommended.
Two-and four-year |
| programs are available
leading to |
| associate or bachelor's
degrees, |
| respectively. |
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| Licensure, Certification and |
| Registration |
| Registration may be
obtained through |
| the Georgia State Board
of Veterinary |
| Medicine. |
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
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Associate Degree |
Bachelor's Degree |
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Athens Technical College |
Fort Valley State University |
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Darton College |
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Fort Valley State University |
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Gwinnett Technical College |
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Ogeechee Technical College |
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