兽医技术员

• 兽医技术员通常需要兽医技术副学士学位
• Note, that technologists and technicians have different educational requirements. A “technologist” needs a bachelor’s
• 兽医技术专业的特点是，学生可以在校园内直接与动物打交道，也可以通过校外实习在兽医院和诊所工作。
• Portland Community College’s program lists topics students will learn about, such as:

1. 如何接种疫苗和用药
2. 口腔护理
3. 采集诊断标本
4. 对主人进行动物行为教育
5. 维护药品和用品库存
6. 为病人准备手术
7. 显影

• Programs must be accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, which offers a list of accredited college programs here
• After graduation, Vet Technicians must pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (managed by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, or AAVSB) to work in most states

1. 考试共有 150 道题（外加 20 道不计分的 "试验 "题）。考生有三个小时的时间完成考试
2. 考试成绩从 200 分到 800 分不等。425 分是最低及格分数
3. 通过率各不相同，因此选择一个好的培训计划并努力学习至关重要。许多学生会购买可选的学习材料

• Students can use ASVSB’s Licensing Boards for Veterinary Medicine tool to find contact info for their state’s board
• 其他认证选项包括。

1. Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians - 

                       ▸ Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Oncology

                       ▸ Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Large Animal Internal Medicine

                       ▸ Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Cardiology Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians

                       ▸ Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Small Animal Internal Medicine Academy of Internal Medicine for                        ▸ Veterinary Technicians

                       ▸ Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Neurology Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians

1. Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians - Veterinary Technician Specialist - Nutrition  
2. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science -

                      ▸ Laboratory Animal Technologist

                      ▸ Laboratory Animal Technician

                      ▸ Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician

1. American Association of Veterinary State Boards - Veterinary Technician National Exam
2. American College of Veterinary Pathologists - Veterinary Anatomical Pathology Phase II
3. American Farrier's Association - 

                     ▸ Certified Farrier

                     ▸ Certified Journeyman Farrier American Farrier's Association

                     ▸ Certified Journeyman Farriers - Therapeutic Endorsement

                     ▸ Certified Journeyman Farrier - Educators Endorsement

                     ▸ Certified Tradesman Farrier

                     ▸ Certified Journeyman Farriers - Forging Endorsement

1. International Association of Equine Dentistry - Certified Equine Dental Technician
2. Veterinary Hospital Managers Association - Certified Veterinary Practice Manager

• 在高中学习大学预科课程，包括生物、化学和数学
• 考虑参加体育课或制定锻炼计划，以便在需要时有力量举起一些动物
• Don’t neglect developing your soft skills, such as communication and “bedside manner.” Animal owners get very attached and often think of their animals as family members
• 通过志愿服务、农场或动物收容所的兼职工作，甚至宠物美容，尽可能多地积累与动物打交道的经验！
• 在实习期间建立联系。在你毕业并通过资格考试后，他们可能需要你回来全职工作。
• 在与动物一起工作时，要遵守良好的安全协议，确保包括动物在内的任何人都不会受伤。动物很容易受到惊吓，从而咬、抓或踢靠近它们的人。从桌子上跳下或跑出办公室时也有可能受伤。
• 看看您是否能跟随工作中的兽医技术员一两天，了解他们的工作程序。
• 提前查看当地的招聘广告，了解更多有关雇主所需的资格条件的信息
• 阅读或观看兽医技术员访谈，了解他们可能擅长的各个领域
• Be aware that some technicians may have to perform euthanasia work, depending on the state where the person is employed (and the specific roles an employer assigns)
• 了解你计划工作的州的具体执照要求