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 Veterinary technologists and technicians
Veterinary technologists and technicians typically conduct clinical work in a private practice under the supervision of a veterinarian—often performing various medical tests along with treating and diagnosing medical conditions and diseases in animals.
Keen competition is expected for veterinary technologist and technician jobs in zoos, due to expected slow growth in zoo capacity, low turnover among workers, the limited number of positions, and the fact that the occupation attracts many candidates.
Employment of veterinary technicians and technologists is relatively stable during periods of economic recession.
www.bls.gov /oco/ocos183.htm   (1777 words)

  
 Veterinary medicine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In addition to veterinarians, many veterinary hospitals utilize a team of veterinary nurses and veterinary assistants to provide care for sick as well as healthy animals.
Veterinary nurses are generally registered as "veterinary technicians" in most states.
Veterinary assistants are not licensed by most states, but can be well-trained through programs offered in a variety of technical schools.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Veterinary   (690 words)

  
 Veterinary Technology Fact Sheet
As a veterinary technician you may choose to work in a veterinary practice or your goals might lead you in other directions, such as technical research assistance, sales, veterinary practice management or animal related business management.
The veterinary technology program leads to a B.S. degree and allows you to control the direction of your education through the choice of electives or a minor field of study.
The Veterinary Technology Club is a student chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.
www.ndsu.edu /ndsu/academic/factsheets/ag/vettech.shtml   (961 words)

  
 Veterinary technicians: Nursing animals to health, OOQ Online, Fall 2003
Veterinary technicians are often called animal nurses because they care for animal patients the way nurses care for humans.
As veterinary medicine becomes more advanced, the duties of technicians are becoming more complex and varied.
Learn more in this article about what veterinary technicians do and where they do it, the ups and downs of their work, the skills and training that they need, and their earnings and employment prospects.
www.bls.gov /opub/ooq/2003/fall/art03.htm   (212 words)

  
 GoArmy.com > Careers & Jobs > Veterinary Corps Officer (64A)
Approximately one-third of Veterinary Corps Officers are involved in Research and Development in an incredible range of focus areas, from basic breast cancer research to vaccine development.
To be an Officer in the Veterinary Corps, you must be a graduate of an accredited United States School of Veterinary medicine and have a current unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a state of the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.
Veterinary Officers may continue to specialize and serve in the Veterinary Corps at ever increasing levels of leadership and responsibility.
www.goarmy.com /JobDetail.do?id=316   (586 words)

  
 Admissions – Specialized Professional Study – EducationUSA
Admission to U.S. veterinary schools is extremely difficult for students from other countries to achieve because of intense competition for a limited number of places.
Only about a third of all those applying to U.S. veterinary schools are accepted by any one of the schools that they apply to, and the number of international applicants accepted is extremely small.
Graduates of animal science programs are not certified for veterinary practice but may be qualified for a range of positions in agricultural industries, government, or university research and teaching.
educationusa.state.gov /professional/admissions/vet.htm   (472 words)

  
 Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Graduates of Mercy's Veterinary Technology Program have achieved a 100% passing rate on the NVTE for over 15 years, and their scores consistently have been 25-30% higher than the combined average scores of graduates of other veterinary technology schools.
Veterinary technologists often achieve more lucrative careers in veterinary medicine, assuming supervisory and management positions in veterinary facilities and biomedical research institutions.
As a result, graduates of Mercy's Veterinary Technology Program have achieved a 100% passing rate on the NVTE for over 15 years, and their scores consistently have been 25-30% higher than the combined average scores of graduates of other veterinary technology schools.
www.mercy.edu /acadivisions/natscivettech/VetTech.cfm   (1363 words)

  
 Care For Animals
The veterinary technician is an integral member of the veterinary health care team who has been educated in the care and handling of animals, the basic principles of normal and abnormal life processes, and in routine laboratory and clinical procedures.
A veterinary technician employed in a veterinary clinic or hospital handles many of the same responsibilities that nurses and other professionals perform for physicians.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredits veterinary technician programs throughout the U.S. that are conducted in laboratory or clinical settings involving the humane use of live animals.
www.avma.org /careforanimals/animatedjourneys/aboutvets/becomingtech.asp   (575 words)

  
 Veterinary technician - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Veterinary technicians are different from veterinary assistants, because veterinary assistants are not certified to perform many of the tasks that veterinary technicians can.
In the United Kingdom veterinary technicians are known as Veterinary Nurses (VNs).
The Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists This site is the homepage for the Academy which is a certifying body for board certification in Anesthesia as a specialty for veterinary technicians.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Veterinary_technician   (533 words)

  
 Veterinary Scrubs & Veterinary Uniforms - Cintas
Cintas recognizes that veterinary medicine has a unique set of challenges and we are committed to help with a program that fits the many facets.
Cintas recognizes that it is critical for your practice to be at the forefront of cleanliness.
We have adopted several unique products for the veterinary industry into our product line to ensure your needs are met with little to no involvement on your part.
www.cintas.com /custom_solutions/veterinary/services_overview   (410 words)

  
 Veterinary Technician School — Vet Tech College Degree Training In Las Vegas and Seattle | Pima Medical Institute
As a Veterinary Technician, nurture the health and well-being of animals through your specialized knowledge of animal behavior and care, surgical assisting, laboratory testing and nursing procedures.
Veterinary Technicians provide advanced nursing and care for hospitalized animals and work closely with Veterinarians in the areas of surgery, lab procedures and radiography.
Your veterinary education from PMI includes a Vet Technician externship in a veterinarian’s office to gain practical experience and reinforce classroom theory.
www.pmi.edu /careers/veterinary_technician.asp   (303 words)

  
 Blackwell Publishing - Veterinary Medicine Books and Journals
Blackwell Publishing is one of the world's leading Veterinary Medicine publishers, representing the very best in academic research and student learning.
JSAP is a monthly peer-reviewed publication which integrates clinical research papers and case reports from international sources, covering all aspects of medicine and surgery relating to dogs, cats and other small animals.
Veterinary and Comparative Oncology is an international, peer-reviewed journal integrating clinical and scientific information for all veterinarians and scientists concerned with aetiology, diagnosis and clinical...
www.blackwellpublishing.com /vet   (181 words)

  
 Veterinary Dental Forum
The Veterinary Dental Forum was founded in 1987 for the purpose of advancing the knowledge, education, awareness and skills involved in veterinary dentistry among veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, veterinary staff and anyone else with an interest in veterinary dentistry.
The Veterinary Dental Forum is not only the largest veterinary dental conference but also the longest continually running meeting of its type.
The Veterinary Dental Forum is held each year at a new location to allow regular attendees a chance to see various sites and locations around our great country.
www.veterinarydentalforum.com   (395 words)

  
 About the College of Veterinary Medicine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Dedicated to serving the state of Texas, Texas AandM's College of Veterinary Medicine is one of only 31 colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States and Canada.
From highly sophisticated veterinary practices serving the residents of Texas and their animals, to military, industrial, government, and university roles, Aggie veterinarians hold positions of prestige and responsibility.
Many changes will be shaping the future of veterinary medical education and veterinary medicine in the future, and Texas AandM's College of Veterinary Medicine is determined to help lead the way as the profession prepares for the next millennium.
www.cvm.tamu.edu /college_info   (127 words)

  
 RCVS Online > Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
The consultation period for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' proposals for a new regulatory framework for veterinary nurses has been extended to 20 January 2007.
This publication is required by the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and represents a key reference work for the veterinary profession in the UK.
A must for any organisation seeking to target specific veterinary audiences, the Directory lists veterinary practices by regions and indicates the practices' main areas of activity and whether there are any specialisms within the practices.
www.rcvs.org.uk   (483 words)

  
 Marine Mammal Health Care of the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program
A full-time staff of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and biologists ensures that necessary care and management processes are in place to provide for all the health needs of the animals.
In addition to civilian veterinary staff, there has always been a U.S. Air Force or Army officer veterinarian assigned to the NMMP as well as supporting corpsmen or veterinary technicians.
In April 1980, the Veterinary Corps Branch of the U.S. Army was appointed as the DoD executive agent for veterinary services and one detachment is assigned to the NMMP.
www.spawar.navy.mil /sandiego/technology/mammals/veterinary.html   (618 words)

  
 School of Veterinary Medicine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Building on the unparalleled success of the School of Medicine and the commitment of the administration to academic excellence and international education, the School of Veterinary Medicine was launched in August of 1999 and its Charter Class fulfilled all expectation of success.
While maintaining its commitment to a full mixed curriculum, laying the foundation for veterinary medicine in all fields, in pursuing the DVM at SGU, the student can take advantage of the SVM’s affiliations in the US, UK, Canada and Ireland, in addition to the University’s veterinary teaching hospital in Grenada.
The School of Veterinary Medicine is fully authorized by the government of Grenada to confer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree upon those candidates who successfully complete its academic requirements.
www.sgu.edu /website/sguwebsite.nsf/Vet/vethome.htm   (142 words)

  
 Medfield Veterinary Clinic, Inc. - Medfield, MA - Our Staff
Crowell is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association.
She completed an internship at the Windhover Veterinary Center in Walpole, where she worked as an associate veterinarian for over three years.
She is lifelong owner of rabbits and reptiles, and has developed a strong interest in all types of birds.
verizonsupersite.com /medfieldvetcom/ourstaff   (406 words)

  
 veterinary Jobs | Jobster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Veterinary Hospital in Coronado is a small animal practice dedicated to strengthening the bond between clients and their animal companions.
Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida is the place for you.
Veterinary Hospital in Ashburn, VA seeking organized, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to fill several different positions.
www.jobster.com /find/US/jobs/for/veterinary   (341 words)

  
 Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine will host its 25th Annual Open House on Saturday, February 3, 2007, from 9:00 a.m.
A self-guided tour will take visitors through the Veterinary Medicine Building where students, faculty and staff will provide information and exhibits on various facets of the veterinary medicine curriculum.
On January 21-22, 2007, an artificial insemination workshop for horse owners and breeders will be held at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.
www.vetmed.lsu.edu   (216 words)

  
 University of Florida News - Veterinary
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Although cooler temperatures have arrived in Florida, horses in the Sunshine State are still at risk for contracting potentially fatal mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus, University of Florida veterinarians and state officials warn.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For Florida manatees, the eyes may have it, say University of Florida researchers studying whether the mammals’ unusually thick tear film helps protect against disease and could be used to gauge the endangered sea cows’ ability to fight stress from cold water temperatures.
Researchers are creating a database of unprecedented size that will chart blood profiles of turtles entering the intake canal of a nuclear power plant in Port St. Lucie.
news.ufl.edu /research/health/veterinary   (598 words)

  
 BPOA: Mission Statement
The State Board of Veterinary Medicine regulates the licensure and practice of veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Among its other functions, the Board licenses veterinarians; certifies veterinary technicians and approves schools and colleges of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology programs.
The Board protects the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons and from unprofessional or illegal practices by persons licensed to practice veterinary medicine.
www.dos.state.pa.us /bpoa/vetbd/mainpage.htm   (113 words)

  
 Veterinary Technology
As a Veterinary Technician, employment opportunities are available in the offices of veterinarians, animal hospitals, and pharmaceutical industry, biological testing labs, state and federal government facilities, collegs and universities, and animal breeding labs.
A Veterinary Technology Handbook of policies, procedures, and needed materials will be furnished to each enrolled Veterinary Technology student.
Students completing the program are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician licensing examination which is acceptable for licensure in New York and many other states throughout the country.
www.medaille.edu /academics/catalogs/0304/programs/vet.htm   (642 words)

  
 GoArmy.com > Veterinary Corps > Overview
Army Veterinary Corps Officers are responsible for programs ensuring the safety and security of Department of Defense food supplies, both here and abroad.
Active Duty and Reserve Veterinary Corps Officers often deliver veterinary public health programs around the world such as vaccination programs in Ecuador, teaching Thai veterinary technicians or supporting Foot and Mouth Disease eradication efforts in Mongolia.
As a Reserve Veterinary Corps Officer, you can enjoy the benefits of working in a highly professional environment and have the satisfaction of serving your community and your country.
www.goarmy.com /amedd/vet/index.jsp   (271 words)

  
 Veterinary Surgery - Journal Information
Veterinary Surgery is a source of up-to-date coverage of surgical and anesthetic management of animals, addressing significant problems in veterinary surgery with relevant case histories and observations.
It contains original, peer-reviewed articles that cover developments in veterinary surgery, and presents the most current review of the field, with timely articles on surgical techniques, diagnostic aims, care of infections, and advances in knowledge of metabolism as it affects the surgical patient.
Veterinary Surgery provides the latest research available, with most articles publishing within 10 months of acceptance.
www.blackwellpublishing.com /journal.asp?ref=0161-3499   (164 words)

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