Why should I not be a vet tech?
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Why should I not be a vet tech?
5 Reasons To Avoid A Career As A Vet Tech
- A Lack of Academic Skill. Individuals seeking to become a veterinary technician are required to complete an accredited program of study.
- A Dislike of Animals.
- Liking Animals Too Much.
- An Inability to Work with a Team.
- Long-term Career Uncertainty.
What do you do if you don’t want to be a vet tech anymore?
10 career moves for veterinary technicians
- Become a CVPP.
- Become a technician specialist.
- Volunteer with organizations, such as AVMA and AAHA.
- Work with your state veterinary technician association.
- Teach at a local community college.
- Lead your hospital programs.
- Become a community outreach leader.
- Speak at conferences.
Would I enjoy being a vet tech?
Being a vet tech is not only emotionally rewarding, it also provides decent compensation. Starting salaries for vet techs typically work out at around $12 per hour. The average hourly rate is about $15, nationally.
Do vet techs have to euthanize animals?
Currently around 10 states allow vet techs to perform euthanasia with (Direct) or without (Indirect) the veterinarian present. The vet tech cannot decide to perform it without veterinarian consent. The majority, some 26 states, do not allow veterinary technicians to perform euthanasia outside of shelters.
Can I make a living as a vet tech?
Yes! BUT it depends on your priorities. You have to LOVE what you do to make it worth it, because most vet tech jobs have very little room for advancement in pay, etc. There of course are exceptions such as working in laboratories or for a university, pay and benefits are usually fairly good in those areas.
How hard is being a vet tech?
Being a vet tech is stressful for a lot of obvious reasons, including long hours, a fast pace, difficult schedules, and having to do painful things to animals when you went into the field because you love them. But some of the reasons it’s hard to cope with the stress may be less obvious.