兽医技术员

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

1. 如何进行疫苗接种和用药
2. 进行口腔护理
3. 收集诊断标本
4. 教育主人了解动物行为
5. 维护药品和供应品的库存
6. 为病人做手术准备
7. 显影照片

• 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. 考试有150个问题（加上20个不计分的 "试点 "问题）。应试者有三个小时的时间来完成考试
2. 考试的分数从200-800分。425分是最低合格分数
3. 通过率各不相同，因此选择一个好的培训项目并努力学习是至关重要的。许多学生购买了可选的学习材料

• 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
• 考虑参加体育教育或制定锻炼计划，这样你就有力量在需要时抬起一些动物。
• 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
• 尽可能多地获得与动物打交道的经验，可以通过志愿服务、农场或动物收容所的兼职工作，甚至是宠物美容。
• 在做校外实习时建立联系。在你毕业并通过资格认证考试后，他们可能需要你回来全职工作。
• 在与动物打交道时，要实行良好的安全协议，确保没有人受伤--包括动物。动物很容易受到惊吓，导致它们咬人、抓人或踢人。也有可能从桌子上跳下来或跑出办公室时伤到自己。
• 看看你是否可以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，以了解更多关于雇主正在寻求的资格。
• 阅读或观看对兽医技术员的采访，了解他们可能擅长的各种领域
• 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